Texas AG Paxton Fights Back Against TV Data Spying
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Posted 9 hours ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a bold stand against major television manufacturers that have been allegedly spying on Texans in the sanctity of their own homes.
In a groundbreaking lawsuit, Paxton is targeting five prominent companies—Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL—accusing them of illegally collecting and monetizing sensitive viewing data without the informed consent of consumers.
The crux of the lawsuit centers around the use of Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which supposedly allows these companies to monitor what viewers watch on their televisions every 500 milliseconds.
Such invasive practices raise serious concerns, especially given that Hisense and TCL are linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Under China's National Security Law, these companies could be compelled to share data with the Chinese government, putting the privacy and security of American consumers at risk.
Attorney General Paxton stated, “Companies, especially those connected to the Chinese Communist Party, have no business illegally recording Americans’ devices inside their own homes. This conduct is invasive, deceptive, and unlawful.”
The lawsuit alleges that the companies designed their products in ways that mislead consumers regarding their data collection practices. Many users unknowingly enabled ACR during device setup, with consent buried deep within complicated legalese that few would fully comprehend.
Texans deserve to know when they are being watched, and Paxton insists that just because an individual owns a television, it does not mean they surrender their personal rights to Big Tech or foreign adversaries.
This lawsuit not only seeks to halt the intrusive data collection but also aims for civil penalties against these corporations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Paxton’s actions reflect a growing trend among conservative leaders to protect consumer privacy and hold corporations accountable for their practices. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against Big Tech and foreign influence in American life.
As the lawsuit unfolds, Texans can rest assured that their rights are being defended vigorously, ensuring that privacy remains a fundamental principle in this increasingly digital age.
Sources:
texasattorneygeneral.gov
texasscorecard.com
In a groundbreaking lawsuit, Paxton is targeting five prominent companies—Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL—accusing them of illegally collecting and monetizing sensitive viewing data without the informed consent of consumers.
The crux of the lawsuit centers around the use of Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology, which supposedly allows these companies to monitor what viewers watch on their televisions every 500 milliseconds.
Such invasive practices raise serious concerns, especially given that Hisense and TCL are linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Under China's National Security Law, these companies could be compelled to share data with the Chinese government, putting the privacy and security of American consumers at risk.
Attorney General Paxton stated, “Companies, especially those connected to the Chinese Communist Party, have no business illegally recording Americans’ devices inside their own homes. This conduct is invasive, deceptive, and unlawful.”
The lawsuit alleges that the companies designed their products in ways that mislead consumers regarding their data collection practices. Many users unknowingly enabled ACR during device setup, with consent buried deep within complicated legalese that few would fully comprehend.
Texans deserve to know when they are being watched, and Paxton insists that just because an individual owns a television, it does not mean they surrender their personal rights to Big Tech or foreign adversaries.
This lawsuit not only seeks to halt the intrusive data collection but also aims for civil penalties against these corporations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Paxton’s actions reflect a growing trend among conservative leaders to protect consumer privacy and hold corporations accountable for their practices. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle against Big Tech and foreign influence in American life.
As the lawsuit unfolds, Texans can rest assured that their rights are being defended vigorously, ensuring that privacy remains a fundamental principle in this increasingly digital age.
Sources:
texasattorneygeneral.gov
texasscorecard.com
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