NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough
FTC Sues Telehealth Company Hims & Hers Over Privacy and Billing Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims & Hers, alleging the company shared private patient health data with advertisers and used deceptive billing and cancellation tactics. Hims & Hers has publicly denied the allegations, characterizing the lawsuit as an attempt to generate headlines.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
The lawsuit impacts Hims & Hers users by potentially changing how their sensitive health data is shared with third-party advertisers and how the company manages subscription billing and cancellation processes.
Key Facts
- The FTC filed a civil lawsuit against Hims & Hers alleging unauthorized sharing of user health information with online advertisers.
- The lawsuit accuses the company of engaging in deceptive billing and cancellation practices.
- The company is alleged to have shared sensitive health data with Meta and Snap for advertising purposes.
- Hims & Hers publicly stated on X that the FTC's claims are baseless.
- Hims & Hers is a telehealth platform founded in 2017 that provides remote consultations for sexual health, hair loss, skin care, mental health, and weight management.
Who's Mentioned
locationSan Francisco“City where Hims & Hers was founded.”organizationSnap“Social media company alleged to have received user health information.”organizationHims & Hers“Digital telehealth platform named as the defendant in the FTC lawsuit.”organizationFederal Trade Commission“The federal agency filing the civil lawsuit against Hims & Hers.”organizationMeta“Social media company alleged to have received user health information.”personChristopher Mufarrige“Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.”