The U.S. Federal Trade Commission banned alcohol addiction treatment service Monument from disclosing health data to advertisers under a proposed settlement. The order resolves claims Monument had disclosed that information to third-party marketers without consent. The FTC also ordered corrective measures, including data deletion, consumer transparency and new privacy measures.
12 April 2024
FTC order bans alcohol addiction treatment service from health data disclosures
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