Last week, some Samsung Health users reported receiving a notice upon opening the app, requesting their consent for the use of their health data in AI training and modeling. While users could withdraw consent, the notice indicated that doing so would result in the deletion of their health data and prevent them from syncing it with their Samsung account. This prompted backlash from users, leading Samsung to issue an in-app clarification.
Samsung clarified that the health data collected for AI training is distinct from the data used for providing Samsung Health services. If users withdraw their consent, the data collected for AI development purposes will be deleted and will no longer be utilized.
Furthermore, Samsung assured users that their existing health data stored for Samsung Health services will remain intact and will not be deleted. In response to the confusion, the company stated that it is improving the clarity of the notice to provide more accurate information to users.
The complete notice can be viewed in the image below.
In-app notice from Samsung providing clarity regarding the use of health data
While Samsung did not specifically address concerns regarding the disabling of cloud sync upon withdrawal of consent, reports from SamMobile indicate that cloud sync remains active even after users decline consent for the use of their health data for AI training and modeling.
