articleThe Brief Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy. According to court documents filed this week, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission says Hims & Hers also engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices. Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy. The suit also alleges that the company shared sensitive health information with social media companies advertising for Meta platforms and Snap. The backstory:Founded in San Francisco in 2017, Hims & Hers is a digital telehealth platform that connects patients with licensed medical providers for remote consultations.