Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

Sam Cavaliere, a San Diego tech worker, considers himself in average health, though the 47-year-old admits, "I can always stand to lose a little weight." Like a lot of iPhone owners, he uses the Apple Health app to keep track of his weight, exercise routines and how many steps he takes in a day. Now the app is also storing his health records. Hundreds of health care providers around the country allow their clients to use the Apple Health app to store their medical records. Hundreds of health care providers around the country allow their clients to use the Apple Health app to store their medical records.