#PrivacyPolicy

96% of US hospital websites share visitor info with Meta, Google, data brokers

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April 11, 2024 at 11:04AM Hospitals use tracking technologies on their websites to share user information with Google, Meta, and other third parties. Researchers found 96% of hospital websites transmit user data to third parties, with many lacking privacy policies. This breach of privacy poses risks for visitors and hospitals. Researchers recommend using browser-based tools … Read more

FTC bans one more data broker from selling your location info

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January 19, 2024 at 12:14PM The FTC settled with InMarket, prohibiting it from selling Americans’ location data. The company collects data from its own and third-party apps, creating detailed advertising profiles without users’ consent. The FTC found InMarket’s data retention policy excessive and proposed measures including data deletion and consent enforcement. This is the FTC’s … Read more