Health and fitness tracking apps can help us get in shape, but it's important to understand how apps use personal data, Kurt 'The CyberGuy' Knutsson explains.
Many of us usetracking apps to improve our well-being. These apps can be very helpful, but they can also collect lots of information about us. Some of this information may be sensitive, such as our health conditions, habits, and locations. Therefore, there is a growing concern over how these apps handle our data and who they share it with.Yes, there is a really good chance that whatever health or fitness apps you're using now are taking your private data.
The data that these apps share is not protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , which is a federal law that requires theof health information in the U.S. HIPAA only applies to health care providers, health plans and health care clearinghouses, and not to app developers or ad companies. Therefore, these apps may not be required to obtain your consent or disclose how they use or share your data.Drugs.
Also, even if your name and email address are not being shared with advertisers, your data can still be used to identify you. For example, if you use the same device ID to log in to multiple health apps, advertisers may be able to track your activity across those apps and build a profile of your interests.Yes, there are some health apps out there, such as PTSD Coach, Headspace, and more, that do not share your private data automatically.
Many of us have gotten used to these health and fitness apps, and they've helped millions of people immensely, so it isn't fair that these apps take our data without our consent. However, if it concerns you, and it should, you can take steps to further protect yourself. Here are some of my tips.When installing or using an app, check the permissions it requests.
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