My Health, My Dollar: Amazon’s Health Data Troubles in Washington

Lexology March 17, 2025
Proskauer Rose

Amazon faces allegations of unauthorized data collection in violation of federal and state privacy laws, including a first-of-its-kind claim under Washington’s My Health My Data Act (“MHMDA”).
The MHMDA restricts businesses from collecting, sharing, or selling any-health related information about a consumer without their consent of “valid authorization”, going beyond the typical protections provided by the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).
The case against Amazon brings into focus the potential repercussions for companies dealing in health-related data and using modern internet tracking technologies for the operation of their websites.
Businesses—especially those dealing in health-related data—must scrutinize their data privacy practices to ensure alignment with an ever-evolving legal landscape.

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