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This is good information to have as your doing your Christmas shopping this year! A watchdog group is warning parents that so-called 'smart toys' could be collecting data - or even spying on your kids.
According to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, toys that connect to the internet, or include a microphone or video camera, could be listening in if the connection isn't secure.
They recommend reading the toy instructions to understand exactly what kind of technology it uses - and doing your research on the toy manufacturer to see if there have been any complaints.