I think an important point here is HOW is this information being used. For example, on the topic of watches (wearable technology) I can speak to two very different sides of the timepiece technology debate.

The watch that follows me through all of my work life and musical performance in my private life is a very old-fashioned watch in silver and gold with a clock face that keeps time with hands. I like it that it is not linked to the internet and that I can be somewhere and it will not give away my location to anyone. Not that I'm hiding anything but I like that it's personal to me and doesn't compromise my privacy.

Now I don't profess to have an iWatch (yet) but there are time when I use my cell phone to track my running progress (time, distance, elevation, etc.) If there is a cyberazzi out there that finds that information useful (which I somewhat doubt) and will use it to encourage others to become runners, I'm not opposed to that. If you can't beat them, join them, except if you're Sandra Bullock in "The Net".

You can just see insurance company buying this date so that it may be used in their formulas when calculating your premiums. Imagine collecting data on your eating habits (using credit cards to pay for your fast food purchases) and physical activities (how active are you on average throughout the day). Based on this information alone, one might fall into an unhealthy category which might raise your health care premiums or be uninsurable.

As for other wearable tech i.e.: Google glasses, can you say Borg…resistance is futile. LOL Having such tech so close to your ocular area what might be the long term effect. I wonder if wearable tech firms also have stock in the health care industry.

One needs to also remember….how long did it take us to realize the danger of having our laptop on our lap for any extended period of time or having your cell phone in constant proximity of our body and the health risk some have experienced.