Source: Yahoo News Canada

Yahoo News Canada reports on a class-action lawsuit filed in British Columbia against a health tracking app accused of sharing users' personal and medical data without proper consent. The plaintiffs claim the app transmitted sensitive information to third-party companies, including marketing firms, in breach of Canadian privacy laws. The lawsuit seeks damages and aims to raise broader awareness about consent, transparency, and corporate accountability in the handling of personal health information.

The legal challenge emphasizes growing public concern over digital health technologies and data monetization practices. According to the suit, users were not adequately informed about the extent or purpose of data sharing. The case could set a precedent under British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and potentially influence how privacy laws are applied to mobile health apps across Canada. Legal experts suggest it could reshape consent standards in tech-driven healthcare.