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this post was submitted on 02 Aug 2026
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It was here -> https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/192-3133-flo-health-inc
And here -> https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/06/ftc-finalizes-order-flo-health-fertility-tracking-app-shared-sensitive-health-data-facebook-google
I know you're being rhetorical, but your post could easily leave people with the impression that the FTC did NOT go after those apps too, when ofc they did. There were financial settlements, there were requirements to obtain affirmative consent, there were prohibitions on prior behaviors.
I actually did not know this. Sincerely, thank you for sharing.
YW! We're in an info-overload world, so it's just inevitable to miss things. Esp if they don't get lots of headline time. Or get amplified on social media.
I was unaware. Thank you.
No worries. Happens.
I agree with the general sentiment of your post BTW.