(not surprised) Watch banned from UK cabinet meetings

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http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/10/apple-watch-banned-uk-cabinet-meetings-russian-hackers/

Apple Watches were said to be popular with several ministers, including former justice secretary and failed leadership candidate Michael Gove, who wore them to cabinet meetings during David Cameron's tenure as prime minister. However, under PM Theresa May—the former home secretary who repeatedly pushed for Britain's spies to have greater surveillance powers—the devices have been summarily banned amid fears that Russian security services could use them to listen in on government business.

Cabinet ministers have been banned from bringing smartphones and tablets to meetings since late 2013.

I know of quite a few places here in Washington, DC, where personal electronics aren't allowed. Bluetooth earphones and Fitbits aren't exempt from restrictions here, either.

Figured the news might be interesting for the forum, but like I put in the subject line, it's not a surprise to those "in the know".

 

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It makes sense. If a smartphone is forbidden I don't see why a smartwatch could be allowed. Is has a mic, so it can record audio just like a smartphone.