Kroger Hit With Lawsuit Over Sharing Health Info With Facebook – Bloomberg Law News

Nov. 14, 2023, 10:45 PM UTC Christopher Brown Staff CorrespondentKroger Co. allegedly invaded the privacy of online pharmacy patients by sharing their health information with Meta Platforms Inc. and other third parties without their consent, a proposed federal class action said.Jane Doe alleged that Kroger installed the Facebook “pixel” and other tracking technologies on its website, allowing Meta and other third parties to collect information about patients’ interactions with the sites, including their prescriptions, medical appointments, procedures, treatment options, and health care providers and facilities.The lawsuit is the latest in a wave of litigation against website operators over their use of tracking technologies that transfer consumers’ information … Learn more about Bloomberg Law or Log In to keep reading: Learn About Bloomberg Law AI-powered legal analytics, workflow tools and premium legal & business news. Already a subscriber? Log in to keep reading or access research tools.
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