BetterHelp Settles FTC Privacy Complaint for $7.8M, Affects 800,000 Users

May 8, 2024, 07:33 PM

BetterHelp has agreed to pay $7.8 million in a settlement with the FTC over allegations of improperly using and sharing the health data of its customers. The settlement affects approximately 800,000 users, who are now beginning to receive notices about refunds. This action follows claims that BetterHelp shared sensitive consumer data with third parties for advertising purposes.