Social media has become an integral tool for law enforcement agencies to investigate crimes, gather evidence, and even prevent criminal activity. Public posts, comments, photos, and videos shared online often provide valuable insights that police can use to identify suspects, corroborate witnesses' accounts, and establish timelines.
"This verdict sends a clear message about the protection of digital health data and the responsibilities of Big Tech," said Michael P. Canty and Carol C. Villegas, lead trial attorneys in the case. "Companies like Meta that covertly profit from users' most intimate information must be held accountable. Today's outcome reinforces the fundamental right to privacy-especially when it comes to sensitive health data."