Think twice before buying a connected toy

Lots of kids will be gifted connected toys this holiday season, and while I'm all for spoiling children, I also suggest thinking about the risks that come with an internet-connected plaything. Many of these devices connect to the web or rely on companion apps, and most of them collect data about your child. Beyond security vulnerabilities, the way these companies treat data is worth considering.
Mattel's Hello Barbie, for example, lets kids talk to their doll. The doll can carry a simple convers