Table 2.

Privacy and security measures found in mobile apps.

Data protection precaution	Valuea, n (%)
Allows password use	22 (27)
Requires a log-in	20 (24)
Has a privacy statement	28 (34)
Requires active confirmation of a consent form	14 (17)
Information on dealing with the data	14 (17)
Notes on financing/conflict of interest	14 (17)
Contact/contact person/imprint	30 (36)
Data transmission security	4 (5)
Emergency functions available	6 (7)
Security strategies for mobile phone loss	20 (24)
Other security strategies	0 (0)

^aMultiple naming of different data protection precautions for one mobile app are possible.