Privacy & Health Data
How modern health apps handle consent, data ownership, and trust.
Why good health apps collect less
A look at data minimization — why collecting and keeping less personal information can protect your privacy, and what to look for in a health app.
How health app permissions actually work
How health data permissions work on iPhone (HealthKit) and Android (Health Connect) — per-type access, read vs write, and how to change your mind anytime.
Is your health app covered by HIPAA? (Usually not.)
Many people assume a health app is protected by HIPAA. Most consumer apps are not. Here is what actually governs the data you enter — and what that means for you.
How health data gets shared and sold — and what to look for
Health data moves to third parties in ways most people never see. A plain-language guide to how sharing and selling work — and how to evaluate an app before you trust it.
The role of consent in modern health apps
Consent in health apps is more than a checkbox. A clear-eyed look at what real consent should look like — and what to watch for.