Pixel Hunt
We caught 4 more states sharing personal health data with Big Tech
Healthcare exchanges in Nevada, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island shared users’ sensitive health data with companies like Google and LinkedIn
Pixel Hunt
Millions of Meta’s invisible pixels are embedded on websites across the internet. The Markup is investigating exactly what those pixels track about the public.
The BreakdownPixel Hunt
This is how you stop data trackers from sucking up your health data
The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites.
Pixel Hunt
How California sent residents’ personal health data to LinkedIn
The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.
Pixel Hunt
Department of Education Sued Following Markup Investigation Into FAFSA Data Shared with Facebook
Advocates want answers after The Markup found the department sharing student data with Meta
Pixel Hunt
Mortgage Brokers Sent People’s Estimated Credit, Address, and Veteran Status to Facebook
More than 200 national and regional lenders share sensitive user data with Facebook. Experts say it might be illegal
Pixel Hunt
Cerebral to Pay $7 Million Fine and Limit Health Data Use for Ads Under Federal Order
Telehealth company Cerebral will pay a $7 million fine and limit the consumer health data it uses for advertising purposes under a new FTC order
Pixel Hunt
FTC Cracks Down on Telehealth Addiction Service Monument for Sharing Health Data
Alcohol addiction treatment company Monument banned by the FTC from disclosing user information to third-party advertisers
Inside The Markup
The Markup Nominated for NIHCM Award
The award honors journalism that brought to light new evidence that advances the health system and the health of Americans
Pixel Hunt
Facebook Watches Teens Online As They Prep for College
An investigation by The Markup found Meta’s pixel tracking students from kindergarten to college
Hello World
Three Class Action Lawsuits Follow Markup Pixel Investigations
Our investigative series on Facebook trackers continues to have impact
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