<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Kroger, the largest U.S. supermarket chain, is facing federal lawsuits for allegedly sharing sensitive health data with Meta.</li><li>Two class-action suits were filed in Ohio, accusing Kroger of unauthorized data sharing through a 'bug' on its website.</li><li>The 'bug' included Meta Pixel and other trackers revealing patient medication details and health conditions.</li><li>Kroger was found to collect extensive data through its loyalty program, including data sent to Meta.</li><li>Claims include violations of Electronic Communications Privacy Act, HIPAA, and Ohio state health privacy laws.</li><li>FTC and HHS warnings against online health data disclosure were cited in the lawsuits.</li><li>Kroger did not provide a comment on the allegations.</li><li>Plaintiffs' attorneys either declined to comment or did not respond.</li><li>Potential harms of mishandling medical data cited in the lawsuits.</li><li>Multiple entities were reported for sharing sensitive data with Meta through the pixel.</li><li>The Markup will continue covering this case as it unfolds.</li></ul>

Kroger (Allegedly) Shared Sensitive Health Data With Meta - Now They're Being Sued

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