Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
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The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company spied on children and designed its platform to be addictive by collecting and selling user data without consent.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent, and designing its platform to be addictive.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company illegally collected consumer data about children and adults without knowledge or consent, and designed its platform to be addictive.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent, and designing its platform to be addictive.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their data without consent, and designing its platform to be addictive.
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