Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Accusing Netflix of Collecting User Data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging the company collected user data without consent. The complaint states that Netflix tracked viewing habits, preferences, devices, household networks, and other behavioral information.

The lawsuit claims the data collection occurred on both adults and children. It further alleges that Netflix designed its platform to be addictive through features such as autoplay, which the suit says keeps users watching for extended periods.

Paxton's office stated that Netflix earns billions of dollars annually from data sales. The statement described Netflix as a company that records and monetizes behavioral events while occasionally streaming movies. Netflix responded that the lawsuit lacks merit and is based on inaccurate information.

The company said it takes member privacy seriously and complies with privacy and data protection laws in all markets where it operates. Netflix added that it plans to address the allegations in court and explain its parental controls and privacy practices.