Oura explicitly collects and processes reproductive health data as part of its core service offering, which is among the most sensitive categories of personal health information.
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Reproductive health data carries heightened legal and personal risk, particularly given evolving US state laws on reproductive rights; users should understand that this data is stored by Oura and, in Platform contexts, can be shared with third-party Data Recipients.
The updated policy explicitly discloses that Oura uses artificial intelligence and machine learning in the service, including an AI assistant called Oura Advisor that provides personalized wellness guidance based on information you submit or that Oura collects. The revised terms state that Oura may use AI and algorithmic analysis to suggest partner services and may use personal data to develop or refine AI-powered health features. The policy establishes that you retain choice about whether to engage with these AI features or share personal data with partner services when suggestions are offered.
View change record →The removal of this reproductive health acknowledgment eliminates explicit recognition of processing highly sensitive health data, which may have reassured users about Oura's understanding of data sensitivity.
View full change record →Oura processes reproductive health data as part of its standard service, and this data may be shared with third parties such as employers or researchers through the Oura Platform if a user consents, with Oura then disclaiming responsibility for how those parties use it.
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"Our products are designed to help you to track important aspects of your health like your daily habits, reproductive health, and the quality of your sleep – we understand that data does not get much more personal than this.Excerpt from Oura's Privacy Policy
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Reproductive health data is classified as sensitive personal information under CCPA and CPRA and as special category data under GDPR, requiring explicit consent for processing.
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Reproductive health data carries heightened legal and personal risk, particularly given evolving US state laws on reproductive rights; users should understand that this data is stored by Oura and, in Platform contexts, can be shared with third-party Data Recipients.
Oura processes reproductive health data as part of its standard service, and this data may be shared with third parties such as employers or researchers through the Oura Platform if a user consents, with Oura then disclaiming responsibility for how those parties use it.
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