2025/01/23 by Daniela Napoli, Napoli, Daniela, Heather Molyneaux +5
Social Sciences · Decision Sciences · #Privacy, Security, and Data Protection #Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2501.14098
Remote healthcare technology can help tackle societal issues by improving access to quality healthcare services and enhancing diagnoses through in-place monitoring. These services can be implemented through a combination of mobile devices, applications, wearable sensors, and other smart technology. It is paramount to handle sensitive data that is collected in ways that meet users' privacy expectations. We surveyed 384 people in Canada aged 20 to 93 years old to explore participants' comfort with data collection, sharing preferences, and potential privacy concerns related to remote healthcare technology. We explore these topics within the context of various healthcare scenarios including health emergencies and managing chronic health conditions.