Samsung Health links data sync to AI training consent

Samsung Health users are facing a new requirement that links continued use of core app functions to consent for AI training of their sensitive health data. As part of a recent redesign of the app, users are encountering a settings toggle titled "Consent to the Use of Health Data for AI Training and Modelling." Declining this consent results in the loss of data synchronization across devices and the deletion of stored health information, according to in-app warnings.

The consent notice, which began appearing to users on July 13, 2026, grants Samsung permission to use a wide range of personal health metrics for artificial intelligence development. According to a company support page, this data includes step counts, sleep patterns, medication and prescription information, cycle tracking details, and full medical records encompassing diagnoses, test results, and treatments. Samsung states the data will be used for AI training and modeling, including human review by employees or third-party contractors, to improve algorithms that analyze health conditions and power AI features within Samsung Health.

The significant condition for users is found in the consequences of opting out....