Founder of Konekto Faces Privacy Fallout After Data Sharing Revelation

In the glass‑walled office of Konekto’s headquarters in Bratislava‑Nova, founder Lena Kovacs stared at a blinking notification on her laptop. The alert, issued by the Federal Data Protection Office, warned that the social networking app had been found sharing users’ health‑status data with third‑party advertisers without explicit consent.

Konekto, launched three years ago, quickly became the preferred platform for Zandorian millennials to arrange meet‑ups, share local events, and discuss civic initiatives. The platform’s “Wellness Hub” feature, introduced last winter, allowed users to log fitness metrics and, according to the regulator, automatically transmitted that information to a network of health‑insurance partners.

The revelation sparked a wave of criticism from consumer‑rights groups and prompted Minister Beatriz Coelho to announce a formal inquiry into the app’s data‑handling practices. In a brief statement, the Minister said the government would enforce the recently adopted Federal Digital Privacy Act, which requires explicit opt‑in for any health‑related data sharing.

Kovacs told the Herald that Konekto had immediately disabled the data feed and would launch an independent audit. She added that the company intends to cooperate fully with investigators and to redesign the feature to comply with the new standards. The full story examines the audit plan, the potential penalties, and what the case means for Nord Europa’s broader tech ecosystem.