LEGAL UPDATE: ALG Founder David Almeida Appointed Co-Lead Interim Counsel in CityMD Class Action Lawsuit
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LEGAL UPDATE: ALG Founder David Almeida Appointed Co-Lead Interim Counsel in CityMD Class Action Lawsuit
Class Action Alleges Atrium Health Violated Patient Privacy by Sharing Data with Facebook and Google
Overview
Lawsuit Claims Atrium Health Shared Patient Data Without Consent
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Atrium Health, accusing the health system of sharing sensitive patient information with Facebook and Google through Meta’s Pixel application for targeted advertising without proper disclosure.
Allegations of Unauthorized Data Collection
The lawsuit alleges that Atrium Health’s website utilized Pixel to collect browsing data and form details, leading to unsolicited emails and customized ads related to medical issues disclosed by users. Atrium Health had not previously disclosed its use of Pixel on the website.
Privacy Concerns in Healthcare
The lawsuit raises concerns about data privacy in healthcare and the transparency of data-sharing practices with tech companies.
Legal Representation and Case Information
Plaintiffs are represented by attorneys David S. Almeida, Matthew J. Langley and Britany Kabakov, of Almeida Law Group LLC and Brandon Wise, of Pieffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise LLP. More information about the case can be found here.
