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FTC Warns Health Apps and Connected Device Companies to …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Federal Trade Commission today issued a policy statement affirming that health apps and connected devices that collect or use consumers’ health there are still too few privacy protections for these apps. Companies that fail to comply with the …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/09/ftc-warns-health-apps-connected-device-companies-comply-health-breach-notification-rule

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Health apps pose privacy risks, but experts offer this …

(1 days ago) WEBThat's because the data on health apps, he said, is not safeguarded by HIPAA, the 1996 law that protects health information gathered by doctors and health systems. "Right now, it's like the Wild …

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/09/10/health-apps-pose-privacy-risks-but-experts-offer-this-advice

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FTC says health apps must notify consumers about data breaches …

(7 days ago) WEBThe FTC has been cracking down on privacy violations in recent weeks. Earlier this month, the agency unanimously voted to ban spyware maker SpyFone and …

https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/16/ftc-says-health-apps-must-notify-consumers-if-their-data-is-breached-or-face-fines/

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The struggle to make health apps truly private - Vox

(3 days ago) WEBThere have been reports that mental health apps share user data with third parties, including Facebook and Google. GoodRx, an app that helps people find cheaper prices for prescription drugs, was

https://www.vox.com/recode/22570076/health-apps-privacy-opioid-addiction-app-report

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Mental health apps may put your privacy at risk. What to look for

(9 days ago) WEBOn Tuesday, researchers at Mozilla released their latest report on the privacy practices of popular mental health apps, finding that almost 60% fell short of …

https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-05-02/mental-health-apps-privacy-risk-what-to-look-for

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Health apps share your concerns with advertisers. HIPAA can’t …

(3 days ago) WEBMental health apps leave room in their privacy policies to share data with unlisted third parties. Users have few protections under the Health Insurance Portability …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/09/22/health-apps-privacy/

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Mobile health and fitness apps pose privacy risks

(6 days ago) WEBMobile health and fitness apps pose privacy risks. September 1, 2021. By Heidi Godman, Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter. News briefs. Mobile health …

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/mobile-health-and-fitness-apps-pose-privacy-risks

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Health apps on notice: FTC signals more privacy enforcement …

(9 days ago) WEBDigital app developers and other companies maintaining consumer data, including health information, should review current privacy practices as the FTC cracks …

https://www.scmagazine.com/analysis/health-apps-ftc-signals-privacy-enforcement

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What Data Privacy Risks Are Associated with Mobile Health Apps?

(6 days ago) WEBAnalysis reveals inconsistent privacy practices and risk of personal data exposure for users of mobile health apps, according to a recent study. June 23, 2021 - …

https://healthitsecurity.com/news/what-data-privacy-risks-are-associated-with-mobile-health-apps

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FTC to crack down on biometric tech, health app data privacy …

(2 days ago) WEBJessica Davis May 18, 2023. The FTC unanimously agreed to combat consumer privacy violations regarding biometric information and technology. (U.S. Army) Developers of …

https://www.scmagazine.com/news/ftc-to-crack-down-on-biometric-tech-health-app-data-privacy-violations

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Privacy Assessment in Mobile Health Apps: Scoping Review

(3 days ago) WEBDespite privacy assessment currently being a relevant topic, there is a lack of objective protocols, methods, and procedures in place to define the necessary metrics …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7367524/

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HIPAA & Health Apps HHS.gov

(1 days ago) WEBHealth App Use Scenarios & HIPAA - This guidance details various use scenarios for mHealth applications, and explains when an app developer may be acting …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/health-apps/index.html

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Mental health apps might put your privacy at risk. Here's how to …

(8 days ago) WEBDigital mental health company BetterHelp is facing multiple potential class action lawsuits over claims from patients that it shared their personal information to …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/mental-health-apps-put-privacy-risk-stay-protected/story?id=99733313

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Female health apps misuse highly sensitive data - UCL

(3 days ago) WEBApps designed for female health monitoring are exposing users to unnecessary privacy and safety risks through their poor data handling practices, …

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/headlines/2024/may/female-health-apps-misuse-highly-sensitive-data

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Legal - Health App & Privacy - Apple

(5 days ago) WEBThe Health app can consolidate data from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and other devices, health records, and apps you use so you can have a more …

https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/health-app/

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On the privacy of mental health apps - PMC - National Center for

(3 days ago) WEBAn increasing number of mental health services are now offered through mobile health (mHealth) systems, such as in mobile applications (apps). Although there …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9643945/

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Healthcare company WebTPA discloses breach affecting 2.5

(6 days ago) WEBA Texas-based company that provides health insurance and benefit plans disclosed a data breach affecting almost 2.5 million people, some of whom had their …

https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/17/healthcare-company-webtpa-discloses-breach-affecting-2-5-million-people/

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Voices of Privacy on how to navigate privacy in health apps

(Just Now) WEBAre you part of the mass number of consumers who actively use health apps directly from your smartphone? If yes, then tune into Webisode 11 to learn about possible privacy …

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/pamplin-vop-health.html

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Are Period Tracking Apps Compelling Women To Share Risky

(Just Now) WEBFemale health monitoring apps are under scrutiny for coercing users into sharing sensitive information and managing this data poorly. Research has highlighted …

https://www.shethepeople.tv/us/privacy-violation-by-period-tracking-apps-kings-college-study-4584376

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New FTC rule requires digital health apps to notify users of data …

(4 days ago) WEBUntil recently, however, the FTC didn't use its authority to penalize violations. Since the rule's issuance, health apps and other direct-to-consumer health …

https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/10/new-ftc-rule-requires-digital-health-apps-to-notify-users-of-data-breaches/

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)

(9 days ago) WEBThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient …

https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/resources/health-insurance-portability-and-accountability-act-of-1996-hipaa.html

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Temu targeted in EU consumer group's complaint to EU tech …

(1 days ago) WEBChinese fast-fashion e-commerce retailer Temu was hit with a European Union complaint on Thursday over a potential breach of online content rules by the PDD Group …

https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/temu-targeted-eu-consumer-groups-complaint-eu-tech-regulator-2024-05-16/

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The Official Microsoft Blog

(8 days ago) WEBMar 11, 2024 Robert Dahdah - CVP, Health & Life Sciences Microsoft makes the promise of AI in healthcare real through new collaborations with healthcare …

https://blogs.microsoft.com/

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Department of Health Environmental Health Retail Food

(Just Now) WEBLICENSES AND INSPECTIONS. Restaurants, caterers, food stalls, food trucks, and online retail food businesses are regulated and licensed by the local health …

https://www.nj.gov/health/ceohs/phfpp/retailfood/index.shtml

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China Probes Agriculture Minister for Suspected Disciplinary …

(5 days ago) WEBBEIJING (Reuters) -China's agriculture minister is being investigated for suspected violations of law and discipline, the country's anti-graft watchdog said on …

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-18/china-probes-agriculture-minister-for-suspected-disciplinary-violations

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Meadowlands hospital CEO discounts state report on health …

(9 days ago) WEBDoug Bauman/The Jersey JournalThe CEO and president of the Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center in Secaucus yesterday branded a state report …

https://www.nj.com/hudson/2011/08/meadowlands_hospital_ceo_disco.html

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3 metro Phoenix restaurants see 17 health code violations in …

(6 days ago) WEB5 violations. Timo Wine Bar, 8801 N. Central Ave, Phoenix. The bartender cut lemons at the bar without wearing gloves. The person in charge directed the …

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/05/08/3-metro-phoenix-restaurants-see-17-health-code-violations-in-inspection/73605655007/

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Microsoft set to face EU competition charges over Teams software

(3 days ago) WEBTech group’s effort to avoid action by unbundling videoconferencing app from its other software appears to have failed

https://www.ft.com/content/ce8a6602-dece-4313-b1a5-4e6f3354f99d

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