Meta and BetterHelp face FTC scrutiny over alleged data sharing of user health information and deceptive business practices.
4 reports, 1 independent
Updated Sep 19
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What happened
Meta and BetterHelp face FTC scrutiny over alleged data sharing of user health information and deceptive business practices.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Meta
American technology company
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Federal Trade Commission
United States federal government agency
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BetterHelp
virtual counceling and therapy service company
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Related events
- A lawsuit was filed in New Mexico on September 8, 2026, concerning data usage and the Unfair Practices Act against Meta.
- The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers regarding consumer protection issues, following revelations that the company shared private health data with third-party advertisers.
- The FTC filed similar cases against BetterHelp, alleging deceptive business practices and data sharing with Google and Meta.
- TaxACT disclosed sensitive data to Google and Meta, prompting an AG investigation and a subsequent settlement with Meta.
- Meta is currently considering new legislation regarding its social media algorithms and data care practices.