Filing a Complaint

If you feel your data has been breached or an app has used your data inappropriately.

• Submit a complaint to the FTC. Since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has jurisdiction over these apps, you should submit a complaint to the FTC using the FTC Complaint Assistant.

• File a HIPAA complaint. Your situation may fall under the HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Notification Rules, or the Patient Safety Act and Rule. HIPAA is overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

  • Individuals can find more information about patient rights under HIPAA and who is obligated to follow HIPAA.

  • Learn more about filing a complaint with OCR under HIPAA.

  • Individuals can file a complaint with OCR using the OCR Complaint Portal.