AI Health Apps Raise Privacy Concerns Due to Lack of HIPAA Compliance
AI-powered health applications, developed by companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, are increasingly being used to provide health and wellness advice. These applications, however, are not subject to the same legal or regulatory requirements as traditional healthcare entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This has raised concerns among healthcare and legal experts about the protection of personal medical data shared with these apps. While these companies claim to prioritize data security, they are not mandated by HIPAA, leading to potential risks of data leakage and inadequate data protection policies. The distinction between regulated healthcare entities and these tech companies means that sensitive health information could be at risk, as these companies set their own rules for data collection, usage, and storage. 
