Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works
The CEO of Hims & Hers is pushing back against an FTC lawsuit alleging the company misused health data. The lawsuit claims Hims & Hers shared private health data without consent. The company disputes this, saying the FTC misunderstands how it works. Hims & Hers offers telehealth services and health-related products.
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- ✓ Hims & Hers CEO disputes FTC lawsuit over health data sharing
- ✓ FTC lawsuit alleges Hims & Hers shared private health data without consent
- ✓ Hims & Hers offers telehealth services and health-related products
What changed
The CEO of Hims & Hers publicly disputed the FTC's allegations, claiming the lawsuit misunderstands the company's business model.
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Hims & Hers CEO disputes FTC lawsuit over health data sharing
The CEO of Hims & Hers is pushing back against an FTC lawsuit alleging the company misused health data. The lawsuit claims Hims & Hers shared private health data without consent. The company disputes this, saying the FTC misunderstands how it works. Hims & Hers offers telehealth services and health-related products.
Why it matters
The FTC lawsuit is part of a broader crackdown on companies mishandling consumer health data. Hims & Hers has faced scrutiny over its data practices and subscription model. The company's stock has dropped amid the allegations.
What is confirmed
- Hims & Hers CEO disputes FTC lawsuit over health data sharing
- FTC lawsuit alleges Hims & Hers shared private health data without consent
- Hims & Hers offers telehealth services and health-related products
Still unconfirmed
- Utah sues Hims over alleged 'subscription trap' and sharing of private health data
What to watch next
- FTC investigation outcome
- Hims & Hers stock performance
- Resolution of class action lawsuits
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (8)
- CNBC — Hims & Hers CEO says FTC lawsuit misunderstands how the company works
- qz.com — Hims & Hers CEO is pushing back on FTC lawsuit over health data sharing
- St. George News — Utah sues Hims over alleged 'subscription trap,' sharing of private health data
- GlobeNewswire — Investigation Alert: NYSE: HIMS: Kessler Topaz Meltzer &
- lawfold.com — Hers Lawsuit 2026: Side Effects, Payouts and Updates
- simplywall.st — Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Is Down 9.9% After FTC And Class Action Privacy Allegations - What's Changed
- Nixon Peabody — FTC enters the conversation regarding consent for tracking technologies
- The National Law Review — Kaplan Fox Announces an Investigation Into Hims & Hers Health, In
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