FTC Concerned About Meta Surveillance of Users of Erectile Dysfunction Apps
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The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against telehealth company Hims and Hers, alleging they shared users' sensitive health information with third party companies like Meta and Snap. Hims and Hers advertised their app-based services as "100 percent online, private, and secure," but the FTC claims these assurances were false.
Instead of respecting users' privacy, Hims opted to expand the company and boost revenue streams by partnering with advertising platforms like Meta and Snap. The lawsuit alleges that Hims utilized two automated tracking technologies offered by Meta to monitor users' actions on their telehealth app. Hims and Hers dispute the FTC's claims, arguing that the case is not grounded in consumer protection but rather seeks to generate media attention.
The investigation, which has been ongoing for three years, is still in its preliminary stages, and a final verdict may take several years to reach.
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