Texas AG Sues Netflix for Alleged User Surveillance and Data Collection
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of spying on users, including children, and collecting data without consent. The suit alleges that Netflix violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by building a large-scale behavioral surveillance program despite previous promises not to integrate user data. Paxton claims the company used dark patterns, such as autoplay features, to manipulate users into prolonged screen time for data extraction. The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt data collection, the purging of existing Texan user data, and civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation. Netflix responded by stating the lawsuit lacks merit and is based on distorted information, asserting its compliance with privacy laws. This legal action follows similar settlements Paxton reached with other tech companies like LG regarding consumer privacy violations. The case highlights growing tensions between state regulators and major technology platforms over data privacy practices and consumer protection.
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