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Oura Ring 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 Compare in Features and Compatibility

The Oura Ring 5 and Apple Watch Series 12 both track health metrics like sleep, activity, and heart rate, with the Series 12 offering additional functionalities such as a touchscreen, cellular connectivity, and on-device apps. The Series 12 is compatible only with iPhones running iOS 27 or later, while the Oura supports Android via Health Connect, making it more versatile for different users. The Series 12 also provides more accurate workout tracking and on-device controls, unlike the Oura, which relies on a phone for data access and management.

IQVIA fined €7 million for inadequate health data anonymization in Italy

Italy's Data Protection Authority penalized IQVIA €7 million after discovering the company's Italian division stored health data of about one million patients with insufficient anonymization measures. The investigation revealed that despite using unique codes, the detailed information could enable re-identification of individuals over time, violating GDPR rules. The authority also found IQVIA processed data without proper legal grounds and failed to set clear data retention policies, with some records dating back over two decades.