Health apps need your 'yes' to share your body data

Biological and neural data of individuals; certain disclosures, transfers, and use by a health and fitness app prohibited without express consent, Attorney General authorized to enforce, civil penalties provided

Engrossed· 2026-02-26

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would stop health apps from sharing your body and brain data without your permission, protecting your private information.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is good because it would give you more control over your very private health information. Right now, some apps might share or use your body and brain data without you truly knowing. If this bill passes, apps would have to ask you clearly and get your 'yes' before doing anything with your special data. This helps keep your private health details safe from being sold or used in ways you do not want. It is important to pay attention to this bill now, while it is still moving, to make sure your personal information stays yours.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would stop health and fitness apps from sharing your body and brain data.
Apps would need your clear 'yes' before they could share or use this data.
Alabama's top lawyer, the Attorney General, would make sure apps follow this new rule.
Apps that do not follow the rule could get in trouble and have to pay fines.