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FTC and LA County Counsel Sue Hims & Hers Over Data Sharing and Disclosure

Picking up: 3 in the last 7 days Updated monday

The latest in this situation

  1. LA County Counsel filed a new lawsuit against Hims & Hers regarding consumer data practices.
  2. A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Hims & Hers alongside the FTC privacy suit.
  3. LA County Counsel joins the FTC in suing Hims & Hers over consumer disclosure issues.
  4. FTC sues Hims & Hers over data sharing; class action suit filed by Robbins LLP.
  5. LA County Counsel joins FTC in suing Hims & Hers; company shared data with Meta.

How it started

21 reports, 6 independent, last reported Mon 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

Well supportedReported by 6 independent outlets

The Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers Health, alleging the company shared consumers' sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms despite claiming to maintain consumer privacy. The lawsuit also claims Hims & Hers misled consumers about billing and failed to clearly disclose charges for prescriptions immediately after intake. Los Angeles County Counsel joined the FTC in filing the suit over consumer disclosure issues.

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

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The regulatory action, which also includes a securities class action lawsuit, challenges Hims & Hers Health's core business practices regarding privacy and consumer disclosure. The FTC previously alleged that Hims & Hers shared private health data with Meta Platforms, Inc. and Snap Inc.

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

Who's involved

  • Federal Trade CommissionUnited States federal government agency that filed the lawsuit against Hims & Hers Health
  • Los Angeles County CounselGovernment agency that joined the FTC in suing Hims & Hers Health over consumer disclosure issues
  • Hims & Hers HealthAmerican telehealth company that is the subject of the FTC and County Counsel lawsuits

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 regulatory compliance costs and potential fines due to the allegations of improper data sharing and 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. LA County Counsel filed a new lawsuit against Hims & Hers regarding consumer data practices.1 source
  2. A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Hims & Hers alongside the FTC privacy suit.1 source
  3. LA County Counsel joins the FTC in suing Hims & Hers over consumer disclosure issues.1 source
  4. The FTC alleges that Hims & Hers shared private health data with Snap Inc.Sub-event
  5. FTC sues Hims & Hers over data sharing; class action suit filed by Robbins LLP.1 source
  6. The FTC filed similar cases against BetterHelp, alleging deceptive business practices and data sharing with Google and Meta.Sub-event
  7. FTC alleges Hims & Hers misled consumers about charges and undisclosed business practices.1 source
  8. FTC sues Hims & Hers over privacy issues; securities lawsuit filed in Northern District.1 source
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  1. The FTC sued Hims & Hers over improper business practices, alleging the company shared sensitive user data with third parties.Sub-event
  2. FTC alleged Hims & Hers shared private health data with Meta and Snap Inc.1 source
  3. FTC sues Hims & Hers over sharing private health data with third-party advertisers.1 source
  4. 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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