FTC lawsuit: Hims & Hers shared customer data with Meta, Snap
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The FTC going after a telehealth company for sharing sensitive data with ad platforms is a direct shot across the bow for any health or fintech app using third-party tracking. If you’re in a regulated vertical, assume pixel-based growth tactics are now a compliance risk, not just a marketing lever.
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