The collection of biometric and performance data on athletes has transformed the way athletes approach training and nutrition. As the technology becomes more affordable, the majority of college sports teams are using wearable device technology to collect biometric and performance data on college athletes both on and off the field. Due to gaps in the regulatory framework, the collection, storage, and use of biometric and performance data is not governed by federal statutes, nor any federal regulations. Although this raises significant privacy concerns for college athletes, this Comment believes the collection and analysis of biometric and performance data should be encouraged in college sports, so universities can continue to research various ways to make sports safer. As such, this Comment proposes a regulatory framework that seeks to balance the privacy of student athletes with the research conducted by universities using the student athletes’ data.
