New Texas lawsuit claims Netflix spies on users, is designed to be addictive
Yahoo News
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming service of illegally collecting user data without consent. This alleged data collection includes information from children, raising significant privacy concerns.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit alleges Netflix engaged in "spying" by "illegally collecting users’ data without their knowledge or consent." The suit specifically mentions the collection of data from children, highlighting a serious breach of privacy.
- This legal action is rooted in claims that Netflix's data collection practices violate Texas law, specifically the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
- The lawsuit seeks to prevent Netflix from continuing these alleged practices and aims to hold the company accountable for its data collection methods.
- The core of the accusation centers on the lack of explicit and informed consent from users, particularly minors, regarding the scope and nature of data being gathered.
- The Texas AG's office is asserting its authority to protect Texas residents from what it deems deceptive and illegal business conduct by major tech companies.
- The case underscores growing concerns nationwide about the privacy implications of data collection by online streaming platforms.
- Netflix has not yet publicly commented on the specifics of the lawsuit.
