Health firms tracked patients’ searches without consent, watchdog finds
Australia’s privacy watchdog found Monash IVF and Medmate unlawfully tracked patients’ searches without consent, breaching privacy laws. Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind stated the companies used tracking pixels to collect sensitive health information, leading to targeted advertising. Both firms have been ordered to cease these practices and delete the gathered.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 19:11 UTC
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