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BetterHelp provides millions of Americans with mental health services. A federal agency says the company broke its promise to keep information secure.

A California-based lead generation company settled with the FTC for $1.5 million over privacy violations. The FTC argued the company deceptively acquired consumer personal information and improperly shared information under the guise of connecting consumers with lenders.

A California-based lead generation company settled with the FTC for $1.5 million over privacy violations. The FTC argued the company deceptively acquired consumer personal information and improperly shared information under the guise of connecting consumers with lenders.

Thursday, February 18, 2021 Many digital health app developers offering health and wellness solutions directly to consumers may find themselves in a space unregulated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). While potentially outside the scope of HIPAA, developers in this space are reminded of the risks stemming from other federal and state privacy and security laws, including unfair or deceptive abuse acts and practices (UDAAP) laws. A recent Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) settlement sheds light on the importance of accurately describing how i...

The company declined, however, to comment specifically on the ftc settlement negotiations, shepard. >> shepard: $22.5 million for google is, like, what 35 cents for you and me. even after it's over, google may not be out of trouble here. >> that's right. it's five hours of revenue for google, by the way. the ftc continues to investigate google for alleged antitrust violations. the company allegedly manipulated search results to favor its own products. about this case, google says it is happy to explain its business to regulators and answer any questions they may have. shep? >> shepard: peter b...