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\"We are glad to have reached an agreement with the FTC and resolved the matter,\" Flo added in its statement. \"We will be conducting a compliance review into our policies and procedures as requested as part of the Consent Agreement and providing the FTC with regular updates. We are committed to ensuring that the privacy of our users' personal health data is absolutely paramount.\"

The FTC shared tips this week for consumers using health apps.

Using a health app? Here are some ways to protect your privacy and reduce the chance of identity theft and other fraud:

1. Compare options on privacy. When you're considering a health app, ask some key ?s: Why does the app collect your info? How does the app share info? /4 pic.twitter.com/r40YzgT2qc

— FTC (@FTC) January 13, 2021

3. Know the risks. Are the health app's services worth risking your personal information getting into the wrong hands? /6 pic.twitter.com/0zorrHNgF7

— FTC (@FTC) January 13, 2021

When using apps like Flo, the FTC recommends users compare options on privacy, make sure the app is up to date and has settings that let you control your health information and know the risks of your personal information \"getting into the wrong hands.\"

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