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Privacy & Health Data
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.
June 19, 2026· 7 min read
Privacy & Health Data
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.
June 19, 2026· 8 min read
Privacy & Health Data
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.
April 17, 2026· 7 min read