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Meta Consumer Health Data

Updated 12/26/2024

Frankly, I find all of this concerning. Read and determine for yourself.

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Source⁠

(Meta themselves)

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About this Notice

This Washington and Nevada Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is for people living in Nevada or Washington or whose Consumer Health Data is collected in either of those states. This Policy supplements the

Meta Privacy Policy⁠

and privacy policies of our products.

This Policy explains how we collect, use and disclose personal information that may be considered “Consumer Health Data” under the Washington My Health My Data Act and the Nevada Health Privacy Act.

When we say “Consumer Health Data” in this Policy, we mean personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to you and that identifies your past, present, or future physical or mental health status, as defined by the Washington My Health My Data Act and the Nevada Health Privacy Act. Consumer Health Data does not include, among other things, data that cannot reasonably be used to infer information about, or otherwise be linked to, an identified or identifiable individual, or a device linked to such an individual.

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How we collect, use and disclose Consumer Health Data

To provide the products or features offered by Meta (

Meta Company Products⁠

), we collect and process information about you, including information that may be considered Consumer Health Data. The best way to learn about the types of information we collect and how we use them is to review the

Meta Privacy Policy⁠

and the privacy policies of our other products.

For people covered by this Policy, the table below provides a summary of:

The categories of Consumer Health Data we may collect, to the extent personal information is considered Consumer Health Data as defined by the Washington My Health My Data Act and the Nevada Health Privacy Act.

The categories of sources from which we may collect Consumer Health Data

The purposes for which we may collect, use, and disclose your Consumer Health Data

The categories of parties to whom we may disclose your Consumer Health Data

In each case, our practices depend on how you interact with Meta and our products. For additional information on how we collect and use information, please see the

Meta Privacy Policy⁠

and the privacy policies of our products.

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Categories of Consumer Health Data that we may collect

Information that identifies health conditions, status, treatment, symptoms, diseases, or diagnosis;

Information that identifies social, psychological, behavioral, and medical interventions;

Information that identifies health-related surgeries or procedures;

Information that identifies use or purchase of prescribed medication;

Measurements of bodily functions, vital signs, or similar characteristics identifying a health status;

Information identifying diagnoses or diagnostic testing, treatment, or medication;

Gender-affirming care information;

Reproductive or sexual health information, to the extent they are considered Consumer Health Data;

Photos, videos, and voice recordings, to the extent they are considered Consumer Health Data;

Genetic data, to the extent it is considered Consumer Health Data;

Precise location information, to the extent it is considered Consumer Health Data; and

Other health information, including information that may be used to infer or that is derived data related to the above.

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Categories of sources of Consumer Health Data:

You (including information you provide directly to us, and your activity with our products);

Other people (including other users of the products);

Your device(s);

The

Meta Companies⁠

; and

Partners, vendors and third parties (including research institutions and professional and non-profit groups), as described in the Meta Privacy Policy and privacy policies of our products.

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Purposes for which we may collect, use and disclose Consumer Health Data:

We collect, use and disclose Consumer Health Data as reasonably necessary to provide you with the products and services you have requested. This may include:

Providing, personalizing and improving our products and services;

Providing measurement, analytics and other business services;

Promoting safety, integrity and security;

Providing marketing communications to you;

Communicating with you; and

Researching and innovating for social good.

We may also collect, use and disclose Consumer Health Data for other purposes with your consent or authorization or as otherwise permitted by law.

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Categories of parties with whom Consumer Health Data may be disclosed include:

People and accounts you share and communicate with;

People and accounts with which others share or reshare content about you;

Apps, websites, and third-party integrations on or using our products;

New owners in the event of a change of ownership or control of all or part of our products or their assets changes;

Partners, vendors and third parties (including research institutions and professional and non-profit groups), as described in the

Meta Privacy Policy⁠

and privacy policies of our product;

Law enforcement or other third parties in connection with legal requests, to comply with applicable law or to prevent harm; and

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The Meta Companies⁠

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Why did I make this page?

Because on Meta’s site, it’s formatted in four narrow, purposefully (in my opinion) confusing columns. This layout is easier for me to read. Here’s a screenshot of how they have it:

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