Have you considered your privacy rights when using birth control apps? Have you considered your privacy rights when using birth control apps? With a May 2024 update from the FTC on a pregnancy app that shared users’ sensitive information Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1 21682 Abstract from the article titled, "Before Using Birth Control Apps Consider Your Privacy" posted on Wired.com: "Natural Cycles’ privacy policy states that in using the app each user grants the company and any of its partners broad rights to “use, reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, prepare derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, communicate to the public, and otherwise utilize and exploit a user's anonymized information.”
FDA Warns Against Using Unauthorized Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Glucose Measurement FDA Warns Against Using Unauthorized Smartwatches and Rings for Blood Glucose Measurement The FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any smartwatch or smart ring Wednesday, February 21, 2024 0 1356 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety communication advising against the use of smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin. This warning is directed at consumers, patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, emphasizing that the FDA has not authorized, cleared, or approved any such devices for this purpose. The...
Navigating Privacy and Security in Digital Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment Services Navigating Privacy and Security in Digital Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment Services A report from the Opioid Policy Institute Wednesday, February 21, 2024 0 1580 As the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, digital health services have emerged as a beacon of hope for increasing access to essential addiction treatment... Read more
The Critical Importance of Owning Your Medical Data The Critical Importance of Owning Your Medical Data Securing Personal Health Sunday, January 14, 2024 0 1520 In an age where data breaches are increasingly common, the security of medical data has become a paramount concern. A recent article on Wired, titled "Your Medical Data Is Code Blue,"... Read more
The Hidden Risks of Prescription Privacy The Hidden Risks of Prescription Privacy What Consumers Need to Know Monday, January 8, 2024 0 1642 In an era where personal data is as valuable as currency, a recent report by The Washington Post has shed light on a concerning practice in America's largest pharmacy chains. The investigation... Read more
Navigating the Complexities of HIPAA and Personal Health Data Security Navigating the Complexities of HIPAA and Personal Health Data Security The importance of individual vigilance in data protection Saturday, January 6, 2024 0 1593 The Wired article, "What Doctors Wish You Knew About HIPAA and Data Security," delves into the limitations and misunderstandings surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and... Read more
23andMe Data Breach Implications and the Continued Fallout 23andMe Data Breach Implications and the Continued Fallout What to consider if you shared your DNA data Monday, December 18, 2023 0 2246 Genetic profiling company 23andMe is currently investigating a data scraping incident where private user information was stolen from its website. The confirmation came five days after an... Read more
Protecting Personal Health Information on Your Apple iPhone Protecting Personal Health Information on Your Apple iPhone Lessons from iOS 17 Privacy Optimization Thursday, December 14, 2023 0 1846 In an age where data privacy is a paramount concern, particularly in the realm of personal health information (PHI), consumers and patients can learn valuable lessons from the privacy settings in... Read more
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Should I worry about giving my DNA to labs that do genetic tests? Should I worry about giving my DNA to labs that do genetic tests?
CISA warns of a cybersecurity problem involving Medtronic cardiac devices. CISA warns of a cybersecurity problem involving Medtronic cardiac devices.
Inherent Vice and Its Relation to Personal Health Information Management Inherent Vice and Its Relation to Personal Health Information Management
A Cybersecurity Action Plan for Protecting Personal Health Data Sunday, May 7, 2023 A Cybersecurity Action Plan for Protecting Personal Health Data It is crucial to have a Cybersecurity Action Plan for Protecting Personal Health Data because personal health data is sensitive and valuable information. A well-designed plan helps safeguard this data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and potential misuse, ensuring privacy and maintaining...
How to delete your personal health data Saturday, May 6, 2023 How to delete your personal health data The right to be forgotten legislation is a legal concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years. This legislation gives individuals the right to have their personal information removed from the public domain, especially from search engines and social media platforms. The importance of...
Finding suggest value in self-management of blood pressure Thursday, May 4, 2023 Finding suggest value in self-management of blood pressure Blood pressure readings taken in a physician's office can vary due to timing, equipment, and biological factors. Studies have linked variability between visits to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, but little was known about its real-world implications. A retrospective...
Questions you should ask when getting medical device implants Sunday, August 7, 2022 Questions you should ask when getting medical device implants The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US is in charge of ensuring the security of implantable medical devices. There are about thousands of different kinds of devices available, ranging from pacemakers to artificial joints, to brain implants. Many are secure and safe as regulated by the...