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Selected Q/A from the 'SPOT PRIVACY NOTICE' [1]. Of interest is that access to the Performance Log is required at "license renewal time [...] before a new key
by techlaw 6y ago
Selected Q/A from the 'SPOT PRIVACY NOTICE' [1].
Of interest is that access to the Performance Log is required at "license renewal time [...] before a new key will be issued."
I've not seen other info about their licensing terms but am curious to read those if somebody has a link to those details.
According to the Spot Privacy Notice, Performance Log includes:
- Your robot’s serial number.
- Information about usage such as how long the robot has been operated, how far it walked, how many times it fell, how often a particular API was used.
- When key events like powering on or fault detection occurred.
- Safety-related data such as collisions or falls.
- Usage of the controller application.
- High-level information about maps you collect, such as how many waypoints, how they’re connected, how well Spot understands where it is.
- Details about communications loss events.
Q:
Who will have access to my data?
A:
Access to your data will be limited to Boston Dynamics customer support and individuals related to improving the product.
Q:
Under what circumstances is Spot data transmitted to Boston Dynamics?
A:
Service Logs: Only when explicitly sent by you as part of a service request.
Performance Logs: Regularly and automatically, whenever the tablet is connected to the Internet. [emphasis added]
Q:
Does Boston Dynamics retain my data?
A:
Service Logs: Deleted when a service ticket is resolved.
Performance Logs: Yes, this data is retained as long as it is necessary for performance improvements to Spot robots.
Q:
What if I don’t use the tablet or Android app with Spot?
A:
If you have a Spot Explorer we’ll ask you for your Performance Log at license renewal time. At that point you will have to use Spot’s Android App to transfer the log before a new key will be issued. [emphasis added]
Q:
Does Spot require Internet access?
A:
No. In order to facilitate transmission of diagnostic data we do require you to periodically connect your tablet to the robot, which automatically transfers the data from the robot, and then connect that tablet to the Internet.
[1] https://www.bostondynamics.com/spot/privacy-notice https://www.bostondynamics.com/spot/privacy-notice