Mental health apps have become increasingly common over the past few years, particularly due to the rise in telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic.
However, there’s a problem: Data privacy is being compromised in the process.
“Data is incredibly profitable in the digital space,” Darrell West, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, told Yahoo Finance. “That’s how companies are making their money. Many large companies derive a substantial part of their revenue from advertising. People want to target their ads on particular people and particular problems. So there’s the risk that if you have a mental health condition linked to depression,