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Disney Settles $2.75M for Privacy Violations in California

2/12/2026

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California Department of Justice announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act.
The settlement, revealed on February 11, 2026, addresses Disney's failure to honor consumer opt-out requests for data sharing across its streaming services.
Disney's opt-out processes were found inadequate.
Under the settlement, Disney must implement clear opt-out mechanisms.
Disney must cease selling consumer data.

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California Department of Justice announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company for violating the California Consumer Privacy Act.
The settlement, revealed on February 11, 2026, addresses Disney's failure to honor consumer opt-out requests for data sharing across its streaming services.
Disney's opt-out processes were found inadequate.
Under the settlement, Disney must implement clear opt-out mechanisms.
Disney must cease selling consumer data.