WTOP August 25, 2023
Many of us rely on technology to stay fit, lose weight or even monitor medical conditions. Wearable devices can track heart rates, blood pressure, glucose levels, or even sleep patterns. But did you know they can also collect highly personal and sensitive information?
“Although this wearable technology is collecting pretty sensitive health care information about us, it’s not protected by HIPAA,” said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Consumers’ Checkbook.
HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996, that protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge.
Brasler said most people don’t realize their medical information is not always protected by HIPAA when using apps or other...
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