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Sling TV Settles $530K Lawsuit Over Privacy Violations
30 Oct
Summary
- Sling TV to pay $530,000 to settle privacy lawsuit
- Company must streamline opt-out process and improve child data protections
- Part of sweeping probe into streaming platforms' CCPA compliance
In a move to address privacy concerns, Sling TV has agreed to pay $530,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the California Department of Justice. The lawsuit accused the Dish-owned streaming service of failing to provide consumers with a simple mechanism to opt out of the sale of their personal information, as required by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
The settlement, announced on October 31, 2025, requires Sling TV to streamline its opt-out process and offer parents clear disclosures and tools to minimize the collection and use of their children's data. This comes as part of a broader probe into streaming platforms suspected of violating the CCPA, which mandates an easy way for users to stop the sale of their personal information.
"We are pleased to reach a resolution with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and have implemented privacy enhancements to address the DOJ's concerns," said a Sling TV spokesperson. While the company disagrees with "certain characterizations," it remains committed to respecting the privacy rights of its customers.
