The U.S. Marines, for example, in 2016 banned «
personal wearable fitness devices... if they contain cellular or WiFi, photographic, video capture / recording, microphone, or audio recording capabilities,» and says such devices remain prohibited even if «cellular, camera, or video capability» has been disabled.
Recognising the role of wellness in risk assessment and product design, Irdai said
wearable devices could be used to measure
personal fitness or incorporation of a healthy lifestyle both in the context of health and life insurance.