FTC Fines Mental Health Startup Cerebral $7 Million for Major Privacy Violations

The FTC has fined and ordered Cerebral to stop sharing consumers' personal and health data for advertising after alleging the company disclosed sensitive information of about 3.2 million users to third-party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok) via integrated tracking tools, failed to secure employee access controls, and misled consumers about cancellation and data-sharing practices; the company must implement a comprehensive privacy and security program, delete non-essential data, and notify affected users.