If you like a more technical approach to monitoring your health, you should be mindful of how your health data is shared. Here is a quick guide on protecting your privacy while using fitness apps.
Secure Your Accounts
Make sure all of your fitness apps and trackers use strong passwords. Avoid using the same password across multiple devices.
If the app has the option, use two-factor authentication. If you need to share your health data with a family member or doctor, ensure it's properly deleted afterward.
Sharing progress on social media is fun and motivating, but fitness apps expose data or location to strangers.
Be careful what fitness activity you share on social media and who you share it with.
A good alternative is to share screenshots of your progress after you leave the gym, park, etc.
Stay Up To Date
Keep your devices updated with the latest software and firmware versions. Updates contain security patches that fix bugs and vulnerabilities.
Fitness trackers and apps are a big target of compromise for hackers. There is a treasure trove of private data that can be exposed.
If your phone is synced to a smartwatch, look at updating your phone's OS as well.
Major updates do not need to be installed right away, but if there is a recent patch for the current one you are on, you should install it ASAP.
If you're worried about software not working right after an update, check with the software manufacturer. Their patch notes will tell you if the newest update is safe.
Be Thorough
Before using an app or tracker, check out the privacy policy. It should explain what data is collected, how it's used, who it's shared with, how long it retains it, and how it's protected.
There should be choices regarding what you allow with your data, like opting out or deleting the account. If the privacy policy is unclear or seems invasive, it's best to avoid that app or tracker.
Most fitness apps and trackers have settings that allow you to customize preferences and control data sharing. Take the time to look through them all.
For example, you may only want to track distance and pace but don't want your heart rate data uploaded.
There should also be settings for things like disabling location tracking, limiting other apps or services from accessing your data or revoking permissions for unused features.
Wrapping Up
Keep your devices private with strong passwords, and limit what you share on social media.
Updates help with major security vulnerabilities; watch for regular updates on apps, trackers, and your phone if it's synced.
Take some time to thoroughly read through the privacy policy, and look through all the privacy settings in the app.
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