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The ethics of always-on monitoring: Balancing innovation with privacy and well-being

The ethics of always-on monitoring: Balancing innovation with privacy and well-being

by Christian | Last updated Sep 18, 2025 | ETHICS, INSIGHTS, Privacy, PRODUCT DESIGN, User Centred Design, UX, WEARABLES

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies. The ethics of always-on monitoring: Balancing innovation with privacy and well-being Reading time 10 mins Key Points Always-on...
Why are B Corps gaining popularity, and should you get your company certified?

Why are B Corps gaining popularity, and should you get your company certified?

by Mazur, B | Last updated Aug 8, 2023 | ESG, ETHICS, INSIGHTS, SUSTAINABILITY

Why are B Corps gaining popularity, and should you get your company certified? Reading time 8 mins Key Points B Corp certification highlights a business’s commitment to performance, accountability and transparency Certification requires companies to demonstrate how...
5 ways to improve your supply chain environmental, social governance impact in 2023

5 ways to improve your supply chain environmental, social governance impact in 2023

by Mazur, B | Last updated Aug 8, 2023 | ESG, ETHICS, INSIGHTS, SUSTAINABILITY

5 ways to improve your supply chain environmental, social governance impact in 2023 Reading time 9 mins Key Points Covid-19, geopolitical problems and the increased frequency of climate catastrophes have highlighted supply chain issues worldwide Inadequacies in...
Why is medical interoperability important, and how is patient data protected?

Why is medical interoperability important, and how is patient data protected?

by Mazur, B | Last updated Nov 7, 2024 | ETHICS, HEALTH, INSIGHTS, Medical, REGULATORY

Why is medical interoperability important, and how is patient data protected? Reading time 14 mins Key Points Medical interoperability is the ability of different computerised devices (e.g. personal care wearables, imaging devices, cardiac-implanted devices) to...
Consumer consent, privacy and ethics of wearables

Consumer consent, privacy and ethics of wearables

by Mazur, B | Last updated Sep 18, 2025 | ETHICS, INSIGHTS, Privacy, WEARABLES

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