Exploring Privacy Practices of Female mHealth Apps in a Post-Roe World

Examine the privacy practices of popular female mobile health applications in the context of a post-Roe v. Wade era through this 15-minute conference talk from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. Delve into the findings of a study that investigated approximately 20 female mHealth apps, combining thematic analysis of Data safety sections and privacy policies with privacy-focused usability inspections. Uncover problematic practices such as inconsistencies in privacy policy content and app features, flawed consent and data deletion mechanisms, and covert gathering of sensitive information. Gain insights into recommendations for improving privacy practices and understand the urgent need for a dedicated focus on both user privacy and safety in the realm of women's health applications.