When you watch Netflix, Netflix watches you
... says the Attorney General of the U.S. state of Texas, who is suing Netflix over its data collection practices. While many things are permitted in U.S. states that we would never tolerate in the EU, U.S. contract law still applies in the United States. Even there, the company must agree with its customers on what data it is allowed to collect. And it seems Netflix is going way overboard in this regard.
The complaint, referenced by Heise.de, includes several screenshots and references showing that Netflix portrays its streaming service as data-minimalist, while in reality it collects data on a massive scale and uses it for targeted advertising. In addition, the Attorney General alleges that Netflix specifically targets children and teenagers to keep them hooked on the service by using the autoplay feature to keep users glued to the screen for longer.
As a penalty, the Attorney General is demanding $10,000 from Netflix for each single violation. Even though this is peanuts for Netflix, the company has announced that it will fight the charges with all its might.
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Created: 2026-05-12 07:40:39
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