“Continuous wearables collect physiological data throughout the day and are increasingly being used to help athletes and training communities achieve performance goals. While valuable, these devices collect extensive personal data with minimally studied sharing patterns. We investigate this issue in the context of elite United States collegiate sports by analyzing 15 semi-structured interviews with student-athletes. This paper reports on a qualitative analysis using the contextual integrity framework—an established privacy framework that identifies usage norms—to map the flow of information collected by continuous wearables. We highlight seven key descriptions of how data is being shared, identify privacy considerations, and provide recommendations for the research community to consider how data from continuous wearables is managed. Ultimately, this work presents a first step in aligning privacy protections with the rapid advancement of sport technology.”
November 16th, 2025