FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patients’ medical data with advertisers Meta and Snap

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Hims & Hers, alleging the telehealth company used website tracking technology to share patients' medical information with Meta and Snap for advertising purposes. According to the FTC, Hims & Hers placed tracking pixels on its website that transmitted data about customers' health conditions and medications to the social media platforms. The company prescribes treatments for sexual wellness and mental health conditions. The FTC did not specify what enforcement actions or penalties it is seeking.

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