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US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap

US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap

By Jody Godoy July 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers on Wednesday alleging the telehealth platform shared users' health data with online advertisers, despite promising privacy, and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices. 
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FTC Sues Hims Hers for Alleged Privacy Violations and Deceptive Practices

FTC Sues Hims Hers for Alleged Privacy Violations and Deceptive Practices

FTC Sues Hims Hers for Alleged Privacy Violations and Deceptive Practices
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FTC and States Sue Hims Hers Over Alleged Privacy Violations

FTC and States Sue Hims Hers Over Alleged Privacy Violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the states of Utah and California, has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers, a telehealth provider, for allegedly sharing consumers' sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms without consent. The complaint also accuses the company of misleading consumers about its billing and cancellation practices, locking them into recurring subscriptions without clear disclosure. The FTC claims that Hims & Hers charged consumers for prescriptions immediately after they submitted an intake form, contrary to the company's assurances of a consultation with a medical provider. The lawsuit highlights the company's alleged failure to protect consumer privacy and its deceptive business practices.
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FTC Sues Hims Hers for Alleged Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data

FTC Sues Hims Hers for Alleged Unauthorized Sharing of Health Data

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers, a telehealth platform, alleging that the company shared customers' health information with third-party platforms, including Meta and Snap, without consent. The complaint, filed in the Northern District of California, accuses Hims & Hers of violating privacy promises made to users. The FTC claims that the company used tracking technologies to disclose user information and failed to clearly inform consumers about subscription charges. Hims & Hers has denied the allegations, labeling them as 'baseless' and asserting that their privacy policy allows users to control how their data is used.
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FTC Sues Hims Hers Over Alleged Health Data Sharing and Billing Practices

FTC Sues Hims Hers Over Alleged Health Data Sharing and Billing Practices

FTC Sues Hims Hers Over Alleged Health Data Sharing and Billing Practices
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Hims Hers Stock Drops 10% Following FTC Lawsuit Over Data and Billing Practices

Hims Hers Stock Drops 10% Following FTC Lawsuit Over Data and Billing Practices

Hims Hers Stock Drops 10% Following FTC Lawsuit Over Data and Billing Practices
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Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, Wall Street swings after the Fed holds rates steady

Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, Wall Street swings after the Fed holds rates steady

Oil prices got back to jumping, while the U.S. stock market flipped between losses and small gains after the Federal Reserve opted not to raise interest rates
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Hims Hers Responds to FTC Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations

Hims Hers Responds to FTC Lawsuit Alleging Privacy Violations

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. has issued a response to the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accuses the company of deceptive business practices and privacy violations. The company argues that the lawsuit disregards substantial evidence provided during the FTC's investigation and contorts the law to manufacture claims. Hims & Hers maintains that it has always aimed to provide competitive, innovative, and affordable healthcare while ensuring consumer privacy. The company plans to vigorously defend itself against the allegations, emphasizing its commitment to consumer trust and data protection.
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5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs
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FTC and States Sue Hims Hers Over Privacy Violations and Deceptive Practices

FTC and States Sue Hims Hers Over Privacy Violations and Deceptive Practices

FTC and States Sue Hims Hers Over Privacy Violations and Deceptive Practices
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State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

State official outlines proposed federal cuts to Colorado River water for Arizona, California and Nevada

By Andrew Hay July 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. plan for sharing the waters of the drought-stricken Colorado River would require Arizona, California and Nevada to cut their water use by a fifth in the next two years and to make even deeper reductions later, a senior water official from one of those states
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Who regulates AI when Washington won’t? | The Excerpt

Who regulates AI when Washington won’t? | The Excerpt

The U.S. has no single AI rulebook. The Excerpt examines the risks, regulatory gaps and debate over what comes next.