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Google has launched an app that would allow people to participate in health studies by answering questions and contributing relevant data. Named ‘Google Health Studies App’, it gives a chance to leing research institutions to connect with potential study participants. app is only available for Android users outside India as of w, but expansion is likely.

“ app provides a platform for researchers to reach a large and diverse population so y can better understand human health while providing public with greater opportunities to contribute to medical research,” tech giant said in a blog post.

Data would be protected

ting that data protection was crucial, Google asserted that all data of participants using app would be secured with Google’s vanced security. Explaining furr, it said that all information received would be encrypted and research data would be stored securely. “In building app we focused on three principles: keeping information safe, treating it responsibly, and putting participants in control,” California based firm said. 

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In dendum, application also gives users transparency and control over ir personal information. For each study, participants can clearly see what data is being contributed, and when and why it’s shared. In dendum, Google also stated that data would be strictly used for prupose of study, and woud t be sold to bertisers or used rto show participants s.

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For first study open to public participation, Tech giant has partnered with Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. study, which is open to particpatns from America, will help scientists better understand COVID-19 and or respiratory diseases. All volunteers would be able to see ir contribution to study after results are published.

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