Your smart home gadgets tattle to your insurance company
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Claim denied. So before you sign up, one, read the terms. Specifically, what data do they collect? How long do they keep it? And who can they share it with? Next, ask your insurer in writing how your data could affect a future claim. That $60 discount could cost you thousands when it matters most. Get TechSmarts every day for free at GetKim.com. Next up, a call from my weekend show, The Kim Commando Show. Enjoy. Here's something most people don't think about. When a popular online service says it's free, you're usually paying for it with your privacy. Every click, search, and website visit can be tracked, logged, and used to build a detailed picture of who you are. And if you're not paying for the product, you're not the customer.
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Hello, Kim. Thank you so much for taking my call. And I want to tell you, too, that I did read your newsletter this morning, and I am learning so much by reading that newsletter because I am probably the ultimate un-techie person. I really don't understand a lot, actually, of even some of the things you say, so then I Google it.
Do you have to do research to read the newsletter?
Well, you know what?
What smart home gadgets can affect your insurance premium?
There was one newsletter I read that was talking about VPN, and I couldn't find a definition of it in the newsletter. So afterwards, I Googled it, and now I know.
Virtual Private Network. Private Network.
There you go. Yes, yes.
All righty. So what's going on? And thanks for your kind words.
Yes.
How does lifestyle underwriting impact your insurance claims?
Well, you know, I wanted to ask you about home security. And to be honest, I've never really been concerned before about home security. You know, I grew up in a small town in England. It was never an issue. And honestly, I always thought that people's concern with security was a bit exaggerated, you know, maybe ginned up by the ads that they saw on TV and those companies who sort of, you know, made you feel the fear and therefore you would buy the product.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–3:27
2
What smart home gadgets can affect your insurance premium?
3:27–3:50
3
How does lifestyle underwriting impact your insurance claims?
3:50–5:26
4
What data do insurance companies collect from smart devices?
5:26–6:56
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How can you protect your data when using smart home devices?
6:56–10:29
6
What are the security risks of using smart home technology?
10:29–13:18
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How can you enhance your home security with technology?
13:18–14:09