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Alexander Mense1, Sabrina Steger1, Matthias Sulek1
1University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Vienna, Austria.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 14, 2016
Summary
Mobile health apps collect sensitive personal health data, but their handling and sharing with third parties are often unclear to users. This study analyzes data transmission practices of these health management applications.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Health Informatics
- Mobile Computing
Background:
- Mobile health applications are increasingly vital for personal health management.
- These apps gather sensitive user data, including sensor readings and location, often transmitting it to cloud-based platforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the data handling practices of mobile health applications.
- To investigate the transmission of sensitive user data to third parties.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of mobile health applications.
- Examination of data handling and transmission protocols.
Main Results:
- Mobile health apps collect substantial sensitive data.
- Transparency regarding data handling and third-party transmission is often lacking for users.
Conclusions:
- Users are often unaware of how their sensitive health data is managed and shared.
- Further research and clearer user communication are needed for mobile health data security.
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