Disney sued over facial recognition at California theme parks
A class action lawsuit alleges Disney illegally collects biometric data at its California theme parks without proper disclosure.Summary
A class action lawsuit has been filed against The Walt Disney Company, alleging that it illegally collects facial data from adults and children at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park. The suit claims Disney does not properly disclose its facial recognition practices to visitors, including children. While Disney has publicly stated that it deletes biometric data after 30 days, the lawsuit alleges that this timeframe is inaccurate because entry scans are compared to photos uploaded when passes are purchased. The filing notes that visitors cannot discern which park entrances are used for facial recognition, as there is a separate entrance for those who do not want to opt-in. The lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages and suggests that Disney should require written consent from visitors before implementing facial recognition technology.
(Source：USA TODAY)