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House lawmakers demand answers from California health exchange on sending data to LinkedIn

The lawmakers cite a Markup and CalMatters investigation that first revealed Covered California’s data practices in April.

June 23, 2025 2:30 p.m. UTC

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We caught 4 more states sharing personal health data with Big Tech

Healthcare exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedIn

June 17, 2025 8:00 a.m. UTC

The BreakdownPixel Hunt

This is how you stop data trackers from sucking up your health data

The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites.

June 17, 2025 8:00 a.m. UTC

Pixel Hunt

How California sent residents’ personal health data to LinkedIn

The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.

April 28, 2025 8:30 a.m. UTC

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Department of Education Sued Following Markup Investigation Into FAFSA Data Shared with Facebook

Advocates want answers after The Markup found the department sharing student data with Meta

July 26, 2024 10:01 a.m. UTC

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Mortgage Brokers Sent People’s Estimated Credit, Address, and Veteran Status to Facebook

More than 200 national and regional lenders share sensitive user data with Facebook. Experts say it might be illegal

May 15, 2024 5:00 a.m. UTC

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Cerebral to Pay $7 Million Fine and Limit Health Data Use for Ads Under Federal Order

Telehealth company Cerebral will pay a $7 million fine and limit the consumer health data it uses for advertising purposes under a new FTC order

April 22, 2024 8:00 a.m. UTC

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FTC Cracks Down on Telehealth Addiction Service Monument for Sharing Health Data

Alcohol addiction treatment company Monument banned by the FTC from disclosing user information to third-party advertisers

April 19, 2024 12:00 p.m. UTC

Inside The Markup

The Markup Nominated for NIHCM Award

The award honors journalism that brought to light new evidence that advances the health system and the health of Americans

March 20, 2024 3:48 p.m. UTC

Pixel Hunt

Facebook Watches Teens Online As They Prep for College

An investigation by The Markup found Meta’s pixel tracking students from kindergarten to college

November 22, 2023 5:00 a.m. UTC