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FTC sues Hims & Hers over sharing patient data with Meta, Snap

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

The FTC alleges Hims & Hers used website trackers to share customers' sensitive medical data with advertisers Meta and Snap. The company prescribes for sexual wellness and mental health conditions. The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns over health data privacy in digital advertising.

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This case tests whether health-tech startups can be held liable for standard ad-tracking practices that expose intimate patient data.
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