Lawsuit Filed Against Netflix Over Collection and Commercial Exploitation of Children's Data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the company of collecting children's data without prior consent and exploiting that data for commercial gain. Court filings allege that Netflix intentionally designed its platform with mechanisms engineered to foster digital addiction and keep users — including minors — glued to their screens for as long as possible, constituting a direct violation of young users' rights and privacy.

The lawsuit comes amid mounting legal and legislative pressure on major technology and streaming companies across the United States, as concerns grow over practices that target children in digital environments. Should courts rule in the state's favor, the case could result in sweeping new restrictions and compliance obligations on streaming services regarding the processing and protection of minors' data.