11 Feb Disney Settles Multimillion-Dollar Streaming Data Suit From California Attorney General; More Streamers Still Being Probed [Deadline]
By Dominic Patten
February 11, 2026| The Walt Disney Company won’t be able to snare, share and sell Californians’ personal information so easily anymore thanks to a deal the House of Mouse made today with the Golden State.
Under a just-inked settlement, the soon-to-be Josh D’Amaro-run Disney now will make a $2.75 million civil payout over its past alleged data indiscretions and overly complicated opt-out process. More significantly, and more in tune with the 21st century, the still Bob Iger-run Disney has 90 days under its legally binding pact with California to cease having such sticky fingers when it comes to the data of Disney+ customers and users of the company’s other streaming platforms.
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