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A few months back we reported on the collision of the Internet of Things and sex toys. The maker of an Internet-connected, remote-controlled vibrator was getting sued in federal court for being a little too connected to its users: the company tracked various app settings such as vibration level and “temperature” without customer consent.
Standard Innovation, the company behind the We-Vibe vibrator, was extremely apologetic at the time. It also noted that no customer data was compromised and said that it was updating its privacy policy. But now, the company has “agreed” to settle the proposed class action lawsuit. (PDF)
According to Illinois federal court documents, (PDF) the anonymous plaintiff—identified as “N.P.”—and the company have mediated their dispute. They have “executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding agreed terms for settlement of Plaintiff’s claims on behalf of herself and a putative settlement class.” A hearing is tentatively set for next month, and the actual settlement should be lodged in court by then.
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Source: Ars Technica – Maker of Internet of Things-connected vibrator will settle privacy suit