This research paper investigates the privacy and security concerns related to wearable technology. The research questions titled “to what extent can the use of wearable devices compromise the privacy and security of the user?” The scope of the research is broad, since it deals with two main ethical concerns. The analysis of the security and the privacy of wearable devices, done by the use of many secondary resources, and some primary research that I have conducted by way of a survey that had around 240 responses by people in the school. I will be also discussing different privacy and security issues that are common in the use of the current versions of wearable devices; another concept that I will be talking about is the internet of things. In addition, how it can be useful in the implementation of wearable devices. This paper will also suggest ways that companies can use in order to solve issues related to the privacy and security of their wearable devices, by evaluating different solutions, and stating what the companies need to do in order to protect themselves and their consumers. I have concluded that the use of wearable devices has many advantages and disadvantages to the user; I have also concluded that security and privacy go hand in hand. Therefore, if the security of the user it at risk, his privacy will be at stake, the conclusion also states that the companies need to solve security issues need to prevent further privacy issues for the consumer.