A recent Third Circuit decision gives companies another strong defense point in the wave of website tracking and session replay litigation, including claims brought under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). In Smidga v. Spirit Airlines, the plaintiffs alleged that Spirit used session replay code to record website visitors’ interactions, including text entries
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Kentucky AG Sues Temu for “Stealing Kentuckians’ Data”
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Enforcement + Litigation
Following in the footsteps of almost two dozen attorneys general in other states, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed a lawsuit on July 17, 2025, against Chinese online shopping platform Temu, alleging that it unlawfully collects Kentuckians’ data, violating their privacy, and counterfeiting “some of Kentucky’s most iconic brands.”
The complaint alleges that Temu:…
Privacy Tip #452 – Temu + TikTok—Assess Risk Before Downloading
By Linn Foster Freedman on
Posted in Privacy Tips
We have repeatedly warned our readers about the risks associated with TikTok. We are reminding our readers that the popular Temu app raises the same concerns.
The risks have prompted almost two dozen attorneys general to file lawsuits against Temu, alleging that it is “dangerous malware” that secretly monetizes user data in an unauthorized manner.…