Class Action Lawsuit Claims Disney & ESPN is Tracking Users Without Consent
Summary
A class action lawsuit, Abdullah v. Disney, has been filed in California federal court alleging that ESPN.com violates the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by collecting user data without consent. The lawsuit claims ESPN uses tracking technology to gather information such as browser type, device details, screen resolution, operating system, and location, then shares this data with third parties for targeted advertising. CIPA, enacted in 1967, prohibits unauthorized interception of private communications. The plaintiff, Saleha Abdullah, is seeking class action certification, damages, legal fees, and a jury trial, and is represented by Reuben D. Nathan of Nathan & Associates APC and Ross Cornell of the Law Offices of Ross Cornell APC.
(Source:wdwnt.com)