An extensive evaluation of 20 popular female health apps by King’s College London and University College London has revealed that apps place users at risk by coercing users into sharing sensitive information and potentially sharing that information with law enforcement agencies. Overall, the researchers found a concerning lack of data privacy and safety measures, raising alarms about the potential physical safety risks for app users.
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