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Hims & Hers faces multiple lawsuits over data sharing and deceptive practices

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The latest in this situation

  1. Hims & Hers faces new lawsuits and is accused of sharing consumer health data with Meta.
  2. Hims & Hers faces new lawsuits from LA County Counsel and FTC over sharing health data with Meta.
  3. The lawsuit against Hims & Hers expands to include Los Angeles County as a co-plaintiff.
  4. LA County Counsel filed a new lawsuit against Hims & Hers regarding consumer data practices.
  5. A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Hims & Hers alongside the FTC privacy suit.

How it started

FTC and Los Angeles County Counsel Sue Hims & Hers Over Data Sharing and Practices

25 reports, 7 independent, last reported Tue 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

AI-generated briefing. Brind wrote this from the reports listed below and has updated it as the story developed. It can be wrong. Each section says how much you can rely on it, and the sources are linked so you can check.

What happened

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The Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers Health, alleging the company shared consumers' protected health information with third-party advertising platforms. The lawsuit, joined by Los Angeles County Counsel, also alleges that Hims & Hers failed to clearly disclose charges for prescriptions and engaged in deceptive advertising practices. Additionally, a securities class action lawsuit was filed against Hims & Hers Health regarding these alleged business misconducts.

From pr-inside.com, prnewswire.com, gazettextra.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The complaints allege that Hims & Hers Health misled consumers about charges and undisclosed business practices. The actions challenge the company's core business practices and disclosures, subjecting it to heightened regulatory scrutiny.

From prnewswire.com, gazettextra.com

Who's involved

  • Federal Trade CommissionFiled the federal complaint against Hims & Hers Health regarding consumer protection.
  • Los Angeles County CounselJoined the Federal Trade Commission in suing Hims & Hers Health over consumer data practices.
  • Hims & Hers HealthThe American telehealth company being sued by the Federal Trade Commission and Los Angeles County Counsel.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Hims & Hers HealthSpeculative

    Hims & Hers Health might face increased operational costs related to regulatory compliance and could see changes in consumer demand due to allegations of deceptive practices.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Hims & Hers faces new lawsuits and is accused of sharing consumer health data with Meta.1 source
  2. Hims & Hers faces new lawsuits from LA County Counsel and FTC over sharing health data with Meta.1 source
  3. The lawsuit against Hims & Hers expands to include Los Angeles County as a co-plaintiff.1 source
  4. LA County Counsel filed a new lawsuit against Hims & Hers regarding consumer data practices.1 source
  5. A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Hims & Hers alongside the FTC privacy suit.1 source
  6. LA County Counsel joins the FTC in suing Hims & Hers over consumer disclosure issues.1 source
  7. The FTC alleges that Hims & Hers shared private health data with Snap Inc.Sub-event
  8. FTC sues Hims & Hers over data sharing; class action suit filed by Robbins LLP.1 source
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  1. The FTC filed similar cases against BetterHelp, alleging deceptive business practices and data sharing with Google and Meta.Sub-event
  2. FTC alleges Hims & Hers misled consumers about charges and undisclosed business practices.1 source
  3. FTC sues Hims & Hers over privacy issues; securities lawsuit filed in Northern District.1 source
  4. The FTC sued Hims & Hers over improper business practices, alleging the company shared sensitive user data with third parties.Sub-event
  5. FTC alleged Hims & Hers shared private health data with Meta and Snap Inc.1 source
  6. FTC sues Hims & Hers over sharing private health data with third-party advertisers.1 source
  7. The FTC lawsuit against Hims & Hers now involves Meta Platforms, Inc. as a third party.1 source

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Coverage

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