The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers, accusing the telehealth company of deceptive and unlawful privacy practices. According to the agency, the case centers on allegations that the provider shared consumers’ sensitive health information.
The FTC said it is bringing the action together with the state of Utah and the state of California, through Los Angeles County Counsel. The government’s complaint frames the matter as both a consumer protection and health privacy issue tied to how personal data from telehealth users was handled.
Based on the agency’s announcement, regulators argue that Hims & Hers did not properly protect highly sensitive consumer information and that its privacy-related conduct violated the law. The lawsuit puts added attention on the responsibilities telehealth companies face when collecting, using and safeguarding health-related data.
The case is the latest sign of growing scrutiny over digital health privacy practices, especially when online medical and wellness services gather detailed personal information. For Hims & Hers, the lawsuit signals a significant regulatory challenge as federal and state authorities move forward with their claims.
