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by v7p1Qbt1im 1919 days ago
Even if Google were to actually sell data (which they don‘t and never have. Selling targeting is way more profitable). They straight up legally couldn’t with health data because of regulation like HIPAA.
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Google isn't a HIPAA covered entity in this context. The data gathered by consumer fitness trackers isn't legally considered protected health information under current federal regulation.
Oh. I wasn‘t aware. Good to know, thx. That seems like an oversight.