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HP Smart Printer

HP Inc. · Printer

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3.8Surveillance
Index
Policy — what its policy permitsD
Evidence — what research provesC

Logs pages printed, file type, application used and timestamps, and specifically detects whether non-original or non-HP-chip cartridges are installed, tied to device serial numbers and ad identifiers.

Why this rating

HP printers log detailed usage telemetry and specifically detect non-HP cartridges tied to device serial and ad identifiers, a data practice oriented more toward supply-chain enforcement than user-facing services.

What it is

Manufacturer
HP Inc.
Category
Printer
Model years
2010-present
Market status
Current
Companion app
HP Smart

The evidence 1

Independent research, regulatory action, lawsuits and journalism about how this device handles personal data — the "what actually happens" axis. Each links to its source.

  1. S2Independent: Many Smart Devices Are Harvesting Your Data
    Journalism · The Independent · 2024-01-01

    General-audience reporting summarizing how many categories of connected home devices harvest more data than users expect.

    Why it matters here: General reporting on smart-device data harvesting is relevant background context for HP printer telemetry.

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