Texas sues Netflix over claims of illegal user data tracking and sales
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of illegally tracking and selling user data. The legal action, announced on 11 May 2023, claims the company monitors viewing habits—including those of children—without proper consent.
The lawsuit alleges Netflix collects sensitive information from Texans, regardless of age, and shares it with third parties for profit. Paxton’s office argues this violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, as the company reportedly earns billions annually by selling consumer data.
Netflix has strongly denied the claims. A spokesperson called the allegations inaccurate and misleading, insisting the company follows strict privacy laws. They also highlighted Netflix’s parental controls, describing them as industry-leading. On the same day, Paxton’s office settled a separate case with LG Electronics over similar data-privacy concerns. The Netflix lawsuit seeks to halt what the attorney general describes as an invasive surveillance programme targeting Texas families.
The case will now proceed through the Texas legal system. If the court rules in Paxton’s favour, Netflix could face penalties or be forced to change its data-collection practices. The outcome may also impact how streaming services handle user privacy in the state.
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