An app for self-reporting COVID-19 symptoms has found a receptive audience in the US after gaining popularity in Britain. While Americans are often protective of their privacy, when the goal of collecting data is for the common good rather than a brand's profits, they're more open to sharing.

Despite some pushback, France is considering the adoption of smartphone-based apps that track citizens with COVID-19. In a country that’s historically been wary of tech companies encroaching on personal privacy, people are having to reevaluate cultural values in the face of a health crisis.

Before the coronavirus pandemic, both health providers and patients were reluctant to embrace telehealth, despite the convenience. But attitudes are changing as people see the benefits of going remote. What can brands do to provide the quality of care people expect, but from a distance?

Data privacy has been one of 2019’s biggest issues. People say they’re concerned about their online information, but what data are they comfortable sharing and what do they expect in return? Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to find out what they’re willing to share about themselves online and to whom.