Security
The researchers found 20 of the 23 apps reviewed shared data with third parties. Only 16 displayed a privacy policy, and three collected data before consent.
The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey found 26% of healthcare organizations reported a quarter or more of their patients have used telehealth, compared with only 7% in 2019.
The exposed records included user data on name, birthdate, weight, height, gender and location.
While mHealth apps collect and share user data less often than other types of apps, researchers say these apps have serious privacy problems.