European alternatives to Fitbit
Fitness tracker and smartwatch acquired by Google in 2021.
About Fitbit
- Company
- Google LLC · Alphabet Inc.
- HQ
- United States
- Zone
- Outside Europe
Key concerns
Withings
98 · Certified EuropeanFrench health technology company making connected scales, blood pressure monitors, sleep trackers, and health-focused smartwatches. Founded in Paris in 2008. Products used by clinicians and consumers in 100+ countries. Data stored in Europe, GDPR-compliant.
Polar
80 · Strongly EuropeanFinnish wearable technology company that invented the world's first wireless heart rate monitor. Founded in 1977 in Kempele, Finland. Fully independent, 1,200 employees, products sold in 80+ countries. Makes premium sports watches and health trackers for athletes.
Suunto
58 · Mixed OriginsFinnish outdoor sports watch brand founded in 1936. Known for precision GPS watches for trail running, triathlon, diving, and mountaineering. Owned by Finnish investment company Triton since 2020. Products sold globally, R&D in Helsinki.
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Why avoid United States-owned services?
CLOUD Act
Allows US authorities to compel American companies to hand over data stored anywhere in the world.
FISA Section 702
Permits mass surveillance of non-US persons' data held by US tech providers, without a warrant.
GDPR vs US law
Transferring personal data to US companies may conflict with EU data protection rules under GDPR.