But only 4% of mobile health apps actually transmitted data to a third party – usually a user’s name and location information. Ikram said: “Some of this information collected is used for tracking purposes and profiling purposes, which is done by third parties like advertisers and tracking companies and which is basically a form of data mining and this is done without user consent and it is being done explicitly and implicitly.” A Google spokesperson said in response that developers should request permission from users for the use of their data. “Our Google Play Developer Policies are designed to protect users and keep them safe. When violations are found, we take action. We are reviewing the report.”