Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics disclosed the health information of patients to Facebook and Google without their consent in violation of state and federal law, a proposed federal class action said.
“M.R.” alleged that Oregon-based Salem Health installed tracking tools on its website and patient portal, allowing the tech giants to collect information about patients’ physicians, appointments, symptoms and medical conditions, prescriptions, treatment options, and payments.
Salem Health’s sharing of patient information through the tracking tools violates standards and guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, according to a complaint filed Wednesday in ...
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