United States of America: FTC investigation into BetterHelp over alleged breach of data protection
Progress
Current status
in force
14 Jul 2023 in force
02 Mar 2023 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued FTC final approval to order banning BetterHelp from sharing consumers’ health data including a USD 7.8 million fine
On 14 July 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised an order prohibiting BetterHelp, an online counselling service, from sharing consumers' health data with third parties for advertising purposes. Furthermore, the FTC imposed a fine of UDS…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Issued FTC proposed order banning BetterHelp from sharing consumers’ health data including a USD 7.8 million fine
On 2 March 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed order banning BetterHelp, an online counselling service, from sharing consumers’ health data with certain third parties for re-targeting purposes. In particular, the FTC found tha…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority