A view from DC: The FTC sues Hims over pixel tracking
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit against Hims, a telehealth company, over its use of tracking pixels that allegedly shared users' sensitive health and personal data with third parties without adequate disclosure or consent.
Why this matters: Telehealth companies collect some of the most sensitive data people generate — what medications they take, what conditions they have, what they searched for when they were scared or embarrassed. Pixels are tiny, invisible, and almost never something users knowingly agree to. They funnel that data to advertisers. The FTC going after Hims specifically is a signal that health data and tracking technology are now a serious enforcement priority, not just a policy talking point. If you used a telehealth platform, your most private health decisions may have left the building without you knowing.
Who should care: Lawyers · Privacy officers · Compliance · Cybersecurity
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