The Federal Trade Commission is suing healthcare company Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing its customers' medical and healthcare information with advertisers and tech giants. The company is accused of using pixel-sized trackers to capture and share users' health information, contrary to its own privacy policy.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Alleged Patient Data Sharing
UKPulse Health DeskThe US Federal Trade Commission has sued Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patients' medical data with advertisers and tech giants.
- Hims & Hers is being sued by the FTC for allegedly sharing patients' medical data with advertisers and tech giants.
- The company is accused of using pixel-sized trackers to capture and share users' health information, contrary to its own privacy policy.
- The FTC has previously taken action against other companies for similar data sharing practices.
Why this matters: This lawsuit highlights concerns over the handling of sensitive patient data by healthcare companies.
What this means for you: If you use Hims & Hers or similar healthcare services, be aware of your data sharing settings and review your company's privacy policy.