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fromwww.forbes.com
2 weeks ago

Samsung, Fitbit And Huawei Soundly Beaten By New Apple Watch

In a new report, vpnMentor warns your smartwatch is more than just a fitness tracker it's a window into your daily life. It monitors your heart rate, logs your sleep patterns, detects signs of stress, and even records your alcohol consumption. But where does all that sensitive data go? Who gets to see it and what do they do with it?
Wearables
fromAxios
4 weeks ago

These states have the highest COVID cases right now as "stratus" variant erupts

The CDC updated its regional data for COVID-19 test positivity on Monday, Aug. 11, highlighting a growing trend in the epidemic, with 45 states seeing increased cases.
Public health
frominnovation.consumerreports.org
1 month ago

A Jury Verdict Against Meta & A Call to Delete Your Data with Flo

Reproductive healthcare data is some of the most sensitive data that exists, revealing intimate details about an individual's health and lifestyle.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meta illegally collected Flo users' menstrual data, jury rules

This verdict sends a clear message about the protection of digital health data and the responsibilities of Big Tech. Companies like Meta that covertly profit from users' most intimate information must be held accountable.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Jury rules Meta violated California privacy laws by quietly collecting Flo users' menstrual health data | TechCrunch

"This verdict sends a clear message about the protection of digital health data and the responsibilities of Big Tech," said Michael P. Canty and Carol C. Villegas, lead trial attorneys in the case. "Companies like Meta that covertly profit from users' most intimate information must be held accountable. Today's outcome reinforces the fundamental right to privacy-especially when it comes to sensitive health data."
Privacy professionals
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The unbearable obviousness of AI fitness summaries

AI summaries in fitness apps are often redundant and lacking context.
Users find AI-generated insights unhelpful, as they restate visible data instead of adding depth.
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Kroger (Allegedly) Shared Sensitive Health Data With Meta - Now They're Being Sued | HackerNoon

Kroger's alleged use of a tracking bug has compromised patient confidentiality as it leaked sensitive health information to Meta, breaching privacy laws.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.twincities.com
4 months ago

US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says

Using this partnership to uncover the root causes of autism and other chronic diseases, Kennedy said in a statement.
US news
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 months ago

I found a smart ring that rivals the Oura 4 but costs less (and has no subscriptions)

The RingConn 2 offers a significantly longer battery life than many competitors, lasting 10 to 12 days.
fromDailywire
4 months ago

California Obamacare Marketplace Sent Users' Personal Info To LinkedIn

Covered California's website sent users' personal health information to LinkedIn as part of an advertising campaign, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
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