FTC Hits Firm With $1.5M Fine in Health Data-Sharing Case

First Enforcement Action Under 14-Year-Old FTC Health Data Breach Notification Rule
The FTC has for the first time enforced its almost 14-year-old health data breach notification rule. It hit a telehealth and prescription drug discount provider with a $1.5 million civil penalty for failing to inform consumers that it shares their data with advertisers and other third parties.

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