Privacy

California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Collecting Sensitive Data from Period Tracking App

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SAN FRANCISCO — A jury in California has ruled against Meta, finding the company liable for infringing state privacy regulations by improperly collecting menstrual health information from users of the period tracking app Flo. This decision follows a recent settlement reached by Flo Health regarding similar claims in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Meta, along with other firms, of gathering sensitive health data, including menstrual cycles and fertility objectives, for advertising purposes, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Originally, the lawsuit also included Google, Flo, and analytics companies AppsFlyer and … 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

Pennsylvania Jury Grants Parents $5.6M in Major Verdict Over Brain Damage and Privacy Breach in Child’s Birth

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PITTSBURGH — A jury in Pennsylvania has awarded $5.6 million to the parents of a child who sustained severe brain injuries during birth due to alleged medical negligence. The case has brought attention to alarming practices within the medical community regarding patient privacy. The parents filed a lawsuit against the medical providers, claiming the hospital staff not only failed to provide adequate care during delivery but also violated their privacy by disclosing sensitive information without consent. The verdict, reached after several days of deliberation, reflects the jury’s finding of significant malpractice that contributed to the … Read more

Jury Slaps Gawker Media with $25 Million in Punitive Damages, Reinforcing the Consequences of Privacy Violations

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — A jury has awarded a total of $25 million in punitive damages against Gawker Media and its owner, following a previous judgment of $115 million related to the publication of a private sex tape featuring professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea. The jury announced its decision on Monday, reiterating its stance against the media company for what it deemed reckless behavior. The punitive damages breakdown includes $15 million directed at Gawker Media and $10 million for its owner. This hefty award underscores the jury’s intent to impose severe … Read more