From answering the doorbell via a smartphone to keeping an eye on pets, controlling home security has never been easier – but privacy concerns are stalling what should be a ubiquitous industry. So where are people drawing the line between convenient security and a potential privacy risk?

Amazon has enabled the Alexa to imitate a range of human emotions, including excitement and disappointment. As our use of technology shifts from merely functional to more personal, the move may help to make the AI assistant’s use in the home a more positive, and less intrusive, experience.

Overly complicated information about privacy and terms and conditions can cause confusion and frustration – something Apple is hoping to rectify. By making its privacy pages simpler and easier on the eyes, Apple is aiming to allay people's fears around brands using their personal data.

Data privacy has been one of 2019’s biggest issues. People say they’re concerned about their online information, but what data are they comfortable sharing and what do they expect in return? Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to find out what they’re willing to share about themselves online and to whom.