It’s hard to imagine more intimate data than that collected by female technologies or “femtech.” These apps and devices not only monitor women’s menstrual cycles but also record their sexual encounters, orgasms, and pregnancies.
A new study shows that many femtech companies do not adequately safeguard such sensitive information. Some may even intentionally leak personal data to third parties.
The research, led by Dr Maryam Mehrnezhad at the Royal Holloway University in London, is part of a four-year investigation into cybersecurity, privacy, trust, and bias issues in the femtech sector.
Under the study, the team examined popular fertility apps, smart breast pumps, fertility trackers (such as bracelets and rings), kegel trainers, and sex toys. The team found a range of “inappropriate” security and privacy practices — many do not present valid consent, do not give extra protection to sensitive data, and track users.
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