A proposed federal class action lawsuit claims that LinkedIn and Google unlawfully collected personal information from consumers using the Covered California website, violating privacy rights. The lead plaintiff contends that both tech companies' tracking technologies intercepted sensitive communications intended for the state's health insurance exchange without consent. The lawsuit argues that consumers have a fundamental expectation of privacy regarding their medical and insurance details. The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages while representing a nationwide class of affected consumers. Additionally, the case raises questions about the use of personal data in targeted advertising by major tech companies.
The lead plaintiff alleges that LinkedIn and Google's tracking technology on Covered California's website intercepted sensitive consumer information without consent, violating privacy expectations.
Consumers expect their confidential medical and insurance information on Covered California to remain private, as claimed in the allegations against LinkedIn and Google.
The proposed class action seeks to hold LinkedIn and Google accountable for unfairly using intercepted private communications for targeted advertising without consumer knowledge or consent.
The case highlights significant privacy concerns regarding the handling of sensitive personal information by tech companies in partnership with state service platforms.
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