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Tue, 12 May 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children

The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

* Netflix has been sued in Texas by Attorney General Ken Paxton over claims it collects data on users without their consent and uses "addictive" design features to keep them hooked.
* The lawsuit alleges that Netflix records and monetizes billions of pieces of information about user behavior, despite claiming otherwise.
* Netflix rejects the claims, stating that they lack merit and are based on inaccurate and distorted information.
* The Texas Attorney General's office says that Netflix has violated state laws by collecting data without consent and engaging in deceptive trade practices.
* The lawsuit seeks to have Netflix delete any data "deceptively collected from Texans", cease processing their data for targeted advertising, and turn auto-play off by default for children's profiles.