A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Walt Disney Company, alleging that the entertainment giant has been collecting and storing the biometric data of visitors to its California theme parks without their consent. The lawsuit, which was filed in a California court, claims that Disney has been using facial recognition technology to track and monitor the movements of park visitors, including children. According to the lawsuit, this technology is being used in conjunction with other data collection methods to create detailed profiles of park visitors.
The lawsuit alleges that Disney’s use of facial recognition technology violates California’s privacy laws, which require companies to obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting and storing their biometric data. The lawsuit seeks damages and injunctive relief, including an order requiring Disney to stop using facial recognition technology at its California theme parks. The case has sparked concerns about the use of biometric data collection in public places and the need for greater transparency and regulation of these practices.
Disney has not commented on the lawsuit, but the company has previously stated that it uses facial recognition technology for security and operational purposes. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of cases challenging the use of facial recognition technology by companies and government agencies. As the use of biometric data collection becomes more widespread, there are growing concerns about the potential risks to individual privacy and the need for stronger regulations to protect consumers.
Original news story via NBC News.