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BetterHelp to pay $7.8 million to 800,000 in health data sharing settlement (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted 5 months ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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BetterHelp has agreed to pay $7.8 million in a settlement agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of misusing and sharing consumer health data for advertising purposes.

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[–] Dindonmasker@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Does this mean they will stop doing it after?

[–] BrikoX@lemmy.zip 12 points 5 months ago

No, it means they will double down on it, since the fine is so small that it is irrelevant.