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When Tracking Your Period Lets Companies Track You

When Tracking Your Period Lets Companies Track You

FromShort Wave


When Tracking Your Period Lets Companies Track You

FromShort Wave

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Health apps can be a great way to stay on top of your health. They let users keep track of things like their exercise, mental health, menstrual cycles — even the quality of their skin. But health data researchers Giulia De Togni and Andrea Ford have found that many of these health apps also have a dark side — selling your most personal data to third parties like advertisers, insurers and tech companies.Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Jan 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.