Most of us know that what we post online isn’t hidden from the public, but many people don’t know that information about their physical and mental health is sold based on their digital records. are going
According to a study by Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, the names, addresses, and medication information of patients with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and bipolar disorder are sold to online data marketing.
The Duke report also revealed that third-party mobile apps used to manage mental health records often sell information to ‘brokers.’ found that 11 companies sold data on mental health patient information, including the antidepressants people took and details of conditions the patient suffered from, such as anxiety, insomnia, Alzheimer’s disease, bladder control. Difficulties in obtaining etc.
Deborah Serani, a doctor of psychology and professor at Adelphi University in New York, told Healthline that while it’s alarming, it’s been happening legally and for years and in public. Is.
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