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Many people are downloading mental health apps for support, but Consumer Reports warns, sharing deeply personal, sensitive information on some virtual platforms might not be as private as you think.
Mental Health Apps: How private are they? CR warns, sharing personal, sensitive information on some virtual platforms might not be as private as you think April 12, 2021 10:52 PM Martha Koloski Updated: The past year has been unlike any other, filled with stress, anxiety and sadness for millions of us. So perhaps it’s not surprising that many people are downloading mental health apps for support. But as Consumer Reports warns, sharing deeply personal, sensitive information on some virtual platforms might not be as private as you think. Mental health apps are becomi...