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California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Illegally Collecting Health Data from Flo App Users

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A San Francisco jury has determined that Meta Platforms Inc. unlawfully gathered health data from users of the Flo period-tracking application, breaching California’s wiretap laws. This ruling emerges from a 2021 lawsuit in which users of the Flo app accused Meta, Alongside Google, Flo itself, and analytics company Flurry, of collecting their private menstrual health information without their consent for targeted advertising. During the trial, evidence indicated that Flo, despite assurances of user privacy, permitted Meta and Google to monitor in-app communications between late 2016 and early 2019. This allegedly contravened California’s Invasion of Privacy … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Meta Found Liable for Privacy Violations in Flo App’s User Data Case

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San Francisco, California — A jury has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. violated California’s user privacy laws in a class-action lawsuit regarding the period tracking app, Flo. Users accused the company of collecting sensitive menstrual health data without their consent and utilizing it for advertising purposes. The plaintiffs, representing millions of Flo users, alleged that both Flo and Meta improperly gathered confidential information, including menstrual dates and fertility objectives, through the app. This practice was said to contravene the California Invasion of Privacy Act. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2021 and named multiple defendants, … Read more

California Jury Delivers Groundbreaking Ruling Against Meta for Illegally Collecting Sensitive Menstrual Data from Flo Users

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A jury in San Francisco has determined that Meta Platforms Inc. unlawfully collected menstruation data from users of the popular period-tracking app Flo, marking a significant victory for privacy advocates. This ruling, reached after weeks of hearings, is notable as it represents the first jury verdict against a major tech company concerning reproductive health data violations. The lawsuit originated from claims that Flo Health Inc., the app’s developer, disclosed sensitive user information—including cycle lengths and fertility predictions—to third parties, including Meta, without obtaining proper consent. The plaintiffs asserted that this information was integrated into Meta’s … Read more

Health Privacy Violation: Meta Sued Over Alleged Misuse of Data from 30 Million Women Using Flo Health App

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SAN JOSE, California — A trial began Monday in which plaintiffs accuse Meta of improperly accessing private health data from more than 30 million users of the Flo Health menstrual cycle app. The case raises significant concerns over privacy violations and data protection in the digital health sector. During the opening statements, a lawyer representing the plaintiffs told the jury that Meta’s actions constituted an illegal breach of sensitive personal information. The company allegedly harvested data related to women’s menstrual cycles without proper authorization or disclosure, undermining users’ trust in both Flo Health and Meta. … Read more