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FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Alleged Sharing Of Users' Health Data

The Federal Trade Commission sued Hims & Hers on July 29, 2026 in the Northern District of California, alleging the company shared users' health data with Meta and Snap.[1]

The FTC says Hims & Hers transmitted health-related information to advertising platforms through tracking technologies embedded on its websites and apps without obtaining proper user consent.[1] The complaint also alleges the company failed to clearly disclose recurring prescription charges and made it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions.[1]

The FTC filed the complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on July 29, 2026.[1] Hims & Hers responded by calling the allegations baseless and defending its privacy and consent practices.[1]

  1. CBS News
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  • On July 29, 2026, the FTC filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California against Hims & Hers over its data and billing practices.
  • The FTC alleges Hims & Hers shared users' health-related information with Meta, Snap and other ad platforms via tracking technologies without proper consent.
  • The complaint further claims the company failed to clearly disclose recurring prescription charges and made it hard for users to cancel subscriptions.
  • Hims & Hers issued a statement calling the FTC's allegations baseless and defending its privacy and consent practices.

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