Dental Provider Opencare Sued Over Google, TikTok Data Sharing

Dental-healthcare provider Opencare Inc. disclosed the personal health information of patients to Google LLC and TikTok Inc. without their consent in violation of federal and state privacy laws, a proposed federal class action said.

Lead plaintiffs Annabel Kady and Alexys Taylor alleged that Opencare incorporated online tracking tools from Google and TikTok on its website, allowing the tech companies to collect information arising from patients’ interactions there, including information related to health care conditions and appointments.

Patients have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their communications with healthcare providers and don’t expect providers to distribute their health information to third ...