JOURNAL ARTICLE

Foul Called over Pixel-Tracking Data Privacy Violation.

  • Published In: Litigation News, 2025, v. 50, n. 3. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Anderson, Kelso L. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a federal appellate court ruling that the National Basketball Association (NBA) may have violated a consumer's privacy rights under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) when a plaintiff's personal information was allegedly shared with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) without consent after signing up for the NBA's online newsletter. The court determined that the plaintiff had constitutional standing and was a "subscriber" under the VPPA, despite not paying a subscription fee, as his personal data was shared without permission. The ruling highlights a circuit split regarding the interpretation of the VPPA, suggesting that while the case may not yet warrant U.S. Supreme Court review, it emphasizes the need for online businesses to reassess their privacy policies and tracking practices. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Litigation News. 2025/04, Vol. 50, Issue 3, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0147-9970
  • Accession Number:186817732
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