Pokémon Go Poses Privacy and Security Concern for Healthcare Providers
The mobile app game that has thousand of players roaming streets, parks, and even workplaces—healthcare providers included—has health privacy experts concerned. Pokémon Go is a smartphone app that uses a phone’s GPS and camera to help players search for virtual characters in real life settings. While it’s frequently touted as an engine for encouraging players to step out of their everyday settings and interact with their surroundings and neighbors, healthcare providers have noted an influx of users venturing into hospitals.