Health web sites and different health apps 31.12.2020

This document discusses health apps and privacy guidelines. It begins with definitions of medical apps and telehealth/telemedicine. It then discusses considerations for using personal health apps, including only using them to supplement medical care. Several popular medical apps are described, including those for medication reminders, scheduling appointments, and online consultations. The document notes privacy and security risks posed by health data sharing and recommends obtaining explicit consent, providing clear data use disclosures, and implementing privacy-by-design measures. Guidelines for health apps include obtaining consent, disclosing what data is collected and how it is used, and properly defining and anonymizing health data.