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FTC Takes Action Against Telehealth Firms Monument and Cerebral for Privacy Violations

Apr 16, 2024, 08:44 AM

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken significant enforcement actions against two telehealth companies, Monument and Cerebral, for improper handling of sensitive health data. Monument has been banned from disclosing user health information to third-party advertisers, following revelations that it shared data without user consent with major companies like Meta and Google. Cerebral, on the other hand, faces a $7 million fine for deceptive data sharing practices and failing to honor cancellation policies. These measures come as part of the FTC's crackdown on privacy violations within the telehealth sector.