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Texas AG Sues Tech Giants Over Privacy Violations

12/16/2025

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Paxton Sues Corporations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL alleging they spy on Texans via Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data collection.
Paxton contends ACR captures screenshots every 500 milliseconds without consent, enabling sale of viewing habits for targeted ads.
He says owning a television should not entail surrendering personal information to corporations.
The lawsuits are expected to proceed in court, raising privacy concerns for consumers.

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Paxton Challenges Epic

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Epic Systems Corporation alleging monopolistic practices that hinder parents' access to their children's medical records.
Paxton says Epic's electronic health records software controls data access and imposes heavy penalties on providers who switch.
He asserts the practices violate Texas laws and undermine parental rights.
Epic Systems Corporation denies the allegations, and Paxton also challenges its non-compete agreements restricting employee mobility.

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Historical Context

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), enacted in 2018, marked a significant shift in data privacy regulations, empowering consumers over their personal information. This law's implications resonate in ongoing lawsuits by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against corporations like Sony and Samsung, reflecting broader tensions in privacy rights and corporate accountability that could influence future legislation across the United States.

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Paxton Sues Corporations

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL alleging they spy on Texans via Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data collection.
Paxton contends ACR captures screenshots every 500 milliseconds without consent, enabling sale of viewing habits for targeted ads.
He says owning a television should not entail surrendering personal information to corporations.
The lawsuits are expected to proceed in court, raising privacy concerns for consumers.

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