‘End-To-End Encrypted’ Smart Toilet Camera Is Not Actually End-To-End Encrypted
Smart toilet camera privacy questioned after researcher finds Kohler misused the term “end-to-end encryption.”
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‘End-To-End Encrypted’ Smart Toilet Camera Is Not Actually End-To-End Encrypted Smart Toilet Camera Privacy Concerns Rise After Encryption Claim Unravels Consumers searching for clarity on how private the new Kohler Dekoda smart toilet camera really is are now facing fresh concerns. Within months of its launch, the device—marketed as a wellness tool that analyzes images inside a user’s toilet bowl—has come under scrutiny for its security claims. Many early adopters searched for answers about whether the Dekoda uses real end-to-end encryption, what data the camera actually captures, and whether Kohler can access any of the images stored on its servers. Those questions became more urgent this week after a security researcher revealed that Kohler’s marketing language was misleading. Now, the controversy is raising broader questions about transparency in consumer health tech and the balance between AI-driven insights and user privacy. Credit: Kohler Researcher Says the “End-to-End Encryption” Claim Was Wrong The issue began when Kohler promoted the Dekoda camera as “end-…
