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FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Data Sharing, Hidden Cancel Button

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

The FTC sued telehealth company Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing sensitive patient health data with Meta and Snap without consent. The complaint also accuses the company of making it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions and charging unexpected prescription fees. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny over health data privacy and dark patterns in consumer tech.

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The FTC's action underscores how telehealth startups may prioritize growth over privacy and transparency, but the outcome will test whether regulators can effectively police data-sharing practices in the fast-moving digital health sector.
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