UL (formerly Underwriters Labs) has a pilot program underway as part of an effort to eventually certify Internet of Things devices — including wearables — for safety, security and privacy. UL plans to launch the program early next year. “Because most wearables will be wireless, UL’s concerns include whether the personal data acquired by a smartwatch or other wearable that’s associated with a Social Security number or name is secure over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth,” explains Computerworld. UL, best known for certifying appliances for electrical safety, aims to “raise the bar for how security should be addressed… and establish a minimal baseline for what should be addressed much like we did with electricity 120 years ago,” said engineer Anura Fernando.