Are insurance apps watching you?
Insurance apps may offer discounts in exchange for access to personal data such as driving habits, location, and limited health information through integrations like Apple Health. These programs are typically optional, and users can often control or limit the data shared with insurers. Experts advise weighing the benefits of discounts against potential privacy risks when deciding whether to participate.
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Healthcare Are insurance apps watching you? Auto and health insurance apps may track driving, location and fitness data. Here is how to control what they can access By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report , Jesse Watson Fox News Published April 30, 2026 2:19pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 30 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most people download an insurance app for a simple reason. They want a discount. Maybe it is a safe driving program. Maybe it is a wellness incentive. Either way, the pitch sounds simple. Share a little data and save a little money.
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