Table 4.
Data privacy and security characteristics of the apps.
| Data privacy and security characteristics | Apps, n (%) (N = 44) |
|---|---|
| Has a privacy policy* | 41 (93) |
| Has a readable (≤ grade 8) privacy policy | 5 (11) |
| Declares data collection and use | 40 (91) |
| Allows users to opt out of data collection | 4 (9) |
| Allows users to delete their data | 25 (57) |
| States where data is stored | 18 (41) |
| Has security measures in place | 32 (73) |
| Allows users to report suspected breaches | 13 (30) |
| Shares data with third parties | 38 (86) |
| Shares personal information with third parties | 26 (59) |
| Compliant with data protection standards | 6 (14) |
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For the Self-help for Anxiety Management app, a privacy policy was available on the Android app store but not on the iOS app store.