i6HXANPP by Evie H

Q1- Health app`s, in particular period trackers are a growing in popularity - what pitfalls do you see with regards to the sharing of health data?

20evie04 — 2024-04-16 12:08:20 UTC

Q2- Is it worth trading convenience for privacy? (after video)

20evie04 — 2024-04-16 12:08:33 UTC

2024-04-17 10:58:53 UTC

Becoming a vulnerability for websites knowing too much about your personal health- e.g advertising certain things at certain times during the month.. for example to satisfy cravings

2024-04-17 10:58:59 UTC

Sharing of health data is often used for profit - e.g. selling the data to marketing companies may increase what is being advertised towards the individual.

Q1

2024-04-17 10:59:15 UTC

Privacy or security risks-not sure where the data is going or how it's being used or if it is strictly for personal use.

Q1

2024-04-17 10:59:50 UTC

I think large corporations having access to very private and personal information has the potential to be very dangerous.

Q1

2024-04-17 11:00:01 UTC

particularly with a period tracking app, that kind of health data can be quite personal and having the potential for that data to be shared with third parties can cross ethical boundaries without users even knowing.

Q2

2024-04-17 11:04:35 UTC

I don't think that trading your privacy for convenience is a good deal. But, I don't think women should have to be victimised by reactionary politics which make their lives harder.

2024-04-17 11:04:42 UTC

I think to keep track of my cycle in a country which in theory shouldn't take advantage of my personal information it is worth it.. However, I can see that it might be a negative in other countries and therefore maybe people should be considering that. But all together there should be laws and rules about these companies sharing our data- it's personal and inappropriate for them to have access to.

2024-04-17 11:04:52 UTC

It's frustrating to think that something which is a really useful resource contains so many risks. If data from these apps were being given to the police, it makes you wonder why their so eager to target these individuals - and not more 'important' crimes.

Q2

2024-04-17 11:05:37 UTC

No as the data can be used elsewhere without your knowledge. But it is unfair that apps which were created to make cycle tracking easier (for various reasons) could be used negatively

Q2

2024-04-17 11:05:47 UTC

i think the idea that our data can be used against us by the law and other third parties can be a scary thought, but i also think that is very extreme. i think there should be ethical considerations that regulate the use of our data but i don't think that should be a reason to stop using these health tracking apps because they are very useful and effective.