Body-centric data collection has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by advancements in AI. By the end of the decade, markets for public health records, mobile health solutions, and biometrics are projected to exceed $500 billion. However, this unchecked data accumulation has led to data breaches, rising insurance costs, workplace discrimination, and more.

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The analysis explores industry trends, privacy frameworks in the US and EU, and public concerns about body-centric data collection. The report offers recommendations for policymakers, tech representatives, civil society, and individuals, emphasizing the need to hold tech companies legally accountable for the harms they cause to users.