Find your industry · Updated 2026
WMHMDA for Your Business
WMHMDA doesn't only apply to health-tech startups — it applies to any business that collects, shares, or sells consumer health data of Washington residents, no matter the industry. Find your business type below for a guide covering the specific data flows, common mistakes, and compliance obligations that apply to you. Not sure where you fit? Try the free 60-second scope report first.
Apps & Software
Mobile apps, SDKs, and platforms that collect health-adjacent data by design
WMHMDA for Apps
General compliance guide for mobile & web app developers.
Fitness Apps
Workout & activity-tracking apps, wearable integrations.
Wellness & Mental Health Apps
Meditation, mood, sleep & reproductive health apps.
Telehealth-Adjacent Services
Symptom checkers, provider-matching & triage tools.
Analytics & SDKs
When a pixel or SDK collects consumer health data.
Period & Fertility Tracking Apps
The most explicitly protected data category under RCW 19.373.
Health, Fitness & Wellness Businesses
Real-world businesses, not just software, that collect health data in the course of service
Retail, E-Commerce & Marketing
Businesses collecting health data through quizzes, funnels, and ad campaigns
Workplace, HR & Benefits
Businesses handling employee-side health data outside typical HIPAA coverage
General Business Situations
Common situations that apply across almost any industry
Don't see your exact business type?
WMHMDA's scope depends on the data you collect, not your industry label. Run the free scope check, or generate your business-specific compliance pack now — it's built from your actual answers, not a generic template.
Generate My Compliance Pack — $99.99FAQ
Does WMHMDA apply to every kind of business, or just health apps?
It applies to any business collecting consumer health data from Washington residents — apps, retailers, HR software, insurance brokers, agencies, and more.
My exact business type isn't listed — does WMHMDA still apply to me?
Possibly — scope depends on the data you collect, not your industry label. Try the free scope check or generate your pack to see how it applies to you.