Artie 3000 Coding Robot
Summary
Artie is a little robot designed to help teach kids how to code. It has a built-in WiFi, remote control, ability to draw, and a variety of different coding apps. It costs around $62.99.
Breach History
Has there ever been a breach or data leak?
No known hacks or data breaches!
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Privacy Checklist
Is any kind of biometric data collected (health, heart, voice, etc.)?
Are you able to delete your data / the data collected about you?
Does it use cookies, telemetry, or third-party tracking scripts?
Is the privacy policy user-friendly (easy to understand)?
Does it have parental controls?
Does it use encryption to protect your data both in-transit and at-rest?
Does it get regular software and / or firmware updates?
Does it require you to create a strong password?
Is there a system in place for managing security vulnerabilities?
Does it have a privacy policy?
How Can It Snoop?
Does it have a camera or request / require access to a camera?
Does it have a microphone or request / require access to a microphone?
Does it track your location or request / require access to location data?
Account Requirements
Does it require an email address to use?
Does it require a phone number to use?
Does it require an address (home or office) to use?
Payment Options
Are you able to use a credit card as a payment option?
Are you able to use a cryptocurrency as a payment option?
Are you able to use PayPal as a payment option?
Are you able to use cash or gift cards as a payment option?
What Could Go Wrong?
The Artie 3000 does not have a privacy policy of its own, so it is unknown if it is collecting or sharing any information. It is also unknown if the robot is encrypted, which raises a signficant concern that it can be hacked. Be aware of these risks before purchasing this product.
How Does It Share Your Data?
It is unknown if or how information from this device is shared.
Good Things
- Easy to set up.
- Can perform variety of tasks.
Bad Things
- Privacy concerns.
Final Thoughts
It does not appear that Educational Insights or its products have ever been the target of a data breach. However, given this product does not have a privacy policy and it is unclear of user data is shared with third parties, it is easy to be skeptical about what the company does with your information. Consider this well before purchasing.