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Economic Times Tech
Economic Times Tech
5/11/2026
Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Short summary

Texas sued Netflix for collecting viewer data without consent and designing addictive platform features, including practices targeting children. The state seeks to stop these practices and impose penalties. The case reflects regulatory scrutiny of tech platforms' data practices and psychological manipulation tactics.

  • Netflix allegedly collected data without parental consent
  • Platform designed with addictive features targeting children
  • Regulatory trend: states increasingly targeting tech data practices

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