News Summary

Oura CEO Tom Hale has addressed widespread concerns about the company’s data-sharing practices, clarifying that the smart ring maker does not share user data with the government or third parties without explicit consent. At the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference, Hale emphasized that Oura maintains a secure environment for its enterprise solutions and does not collaborate with the Department of Defense or Palantir on data sharing. The CEO also highlighted the company’s commitment to user privacy and security, noting that their terms of service oppose the use of user data for surveillance. Looking to the future, Hale sees wearables evolving into a ‘cloud of wearables’ with potential partnerships, such as with Medicare Advantage, to provide preventive health insights.