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Downside of fitness trackers and health apps is loss of privacy

  • Written by Victoria J Palmer, Postdoctoral Researcher Applied Ethics, University of Melbourne
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At the touch of an app, Emma tracks her diabetes. She enters food, exercise, weight and blood sugar levels, then sets up medication reminders.

Suzanne uses the latest wearable device to track her running route and distances walked. As she has...

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