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Kohler's Smart Toilet Sparks Privacy Controversy Amid Encryption Claims

12/6/2025

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Kohler Co. faces criticism of its Dekoda smart toilet, which has cameras and claims end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for user data.
Simon Fondrie-Teitler says Kohler can access data, contradicting E2EE, which should limit viewing to the sender and recipient.
Kohler states data is encrypted at rest and in transit and is evaluating feedback to clarify its privacy practices.

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Story summary

Kohler Co. faces criticism of its Dekoda smart toilet, which has cameras and claims end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for user data.
Simon Fondrie-Teitler says Kohler can access data, contradicting E2EE, which should limit viewing to the sender and recipient.
Kohler states data is encrypted at rest and in transit and is evaluating feedback to clarify its privacy practices.