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Streaming Service FuboTV Agrees to Pay $3.4M to Settle Illegal Data Harvesting Allegations
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 7:49 am ET1min read
Streaming service FuboTV agrees to pay $3.4 million to settle allegations of violating US privacy laws by collecting and storing personal data without consent. The settlement affects current and former customers who had an account with the service in the US or its territories before May 29th. Class members can submit claims by September 12th for a share of the settlement, with the final approval hearing scheduled for October 6th.
FuboTV, a leading over-the-top streaming service, has agreed to a $3.4 million settlement to address allegations of improper user data handling. The settlement, announced in July 2025, aims to resolve claims that FuboTV violated multiple privacy laws by collecting and sharing user data without proper consent [1].The class-action suit, filed in December 2023 by plaintiff Ne’Tosha Burdette, alleged that FuboTV breached the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and California Civil Code § 1799.3. The complaint asserted that FuboTV used tracking technologies such as pixels and cookies to gather user data on viewing habits, locations, devices, and content interactions, which were then shared with third-party advertisers [1].
The settlement covers compensation for affected users, administrative costs, attorneys’ fees, and service awards for class representatives. Eligible individuals include U.S. residents who had or used a FuboTV account before May 29, 2025. Claimants in California may receive 10% more than the standard pro rata payment due to additional state law protections. The deadline for filing claims is September 12, 2025, and final court approval is scheduled for October 6, 2025 [1].
This settlement is part of a growing wave of privacy lawsuits targeting connected TV providers. Similar cases have involved companies like Vizio, Samsung, LG Electronics, Roku, and Tubi, reflecting broader industry trends and the increasing scrutiny of data collection practices [1].
References:
[1] https://captaincompliance.com/education/fubotv-pays-3-4-million-settlement-in-user-privacy-lawsuit-amid-ongoing-industry-scrutiny/
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