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Consumer Health Data Litigation

Meaning

Legal actions and lawsuits initiated against entities, often digital health companies or wellness platforms, concerning the collection, use, sharing, or security of non-HIPAA-covered consumer-generated health information. This litigation typically focuses on alleged breaches of privacy, deceptive data practices, or failure to secure sensitive physiological data, including information related to hormonal cycles, sleep patterns, or supplement use. These cases highlight the emerging legal liabilities surrounding the “quantified self” movement and direct-to-consumer wellness testing.