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Kohler’s smart toilet camera, the Dekoda, claims to use end-to-end encryption for privacy but actually employs TLS encryption for data in transit. Security researcher Simon Fondrie-Teitler highlighted this terminology misuse, which could mislead users about data visibility. The company’s privacy policy clarifies data is encrypted at rest and during transmission, yet it retains access to user data. Kohler’s camera analyzes toilet images for health insights, raising concerns about data misuse. The device costs $599 plus a mandatory monthly subscription, sparking debates about privacy and tech ethics.

Key facts

• The Dekoda uses TLS encryption for data in transit, not true end-to-end encryption.
• The camera analyzes toilet images to provide health-related insights and recommendations.
• Kohler claims data is encrypted at rest and during transmission, but retains access to user data.
• Security researcher Simon Fondrie-Teitler warned about potential AI training on user data.
• The device costs $599 upfront with a mandatory $6.99 monthly subscription.