Drew HarwellFeb 13, 2023

New: Data brokers are selling extremely sensitive info on Americans' mental health. One company advertised the names and home addresses of people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress or bipolar disorder

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/13/mental-health-data-brokers/

Now for sale: Data on your mental health

For years, data brokers have collected and resold Americans’ personal information. But the pandemic-fueled rise telehealth and therapy apps has spurred an even more contentious product line: Americans’ mental health data.

The Washington Post
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Probably wouldn't be legal in Europe…
Feb 13, 2023 at 9:51pmWeb