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What information are you giving to period tracking apps?

New research has found that nearly one in four women in Ireland and the UK do not know the length...

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17.57 22 Jul 2026


What information are you giving to period tracking apps?


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17.57 22 Jul 2026


New research has found that nearly one in four women in Ireland and the UK do not know the length of their own menstrual cycle, despite the growing popularity of period tracker apps. But, what privacy concerns are there for women storing sensitive information on these apps?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Elaine Burke, host of ‘For Tech’s Sake’ podcast.


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