Accusations of ostracizing users have already been leveled against Meta or YouTube. This time Netflix is hit with the same accusation. A case has already been filed against this popular OTT platform in the US state of Texas.
What exactly is the complaint? Netflix is said to monitor its users. Data is taken without their permission. And then using dark patterns to plan services for users, so that users can indulge in favorite movies or web series. He became intoxicated. And children are not left out of this trick.
The complaint said, ‘Netflix’s game is very easy and tempting. Keep the whole family, including the kids, in front of the screen. Grab their data.’
According to Reuters, the case against Netflix was filed by the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The allegations against Netflix revolve around the data it collects from users and the subsequent use of that data. The complaint said, ‘Netflix’s game is very easy and tempting. Keep the whole family, including the kids, in front of the screen. Grab their data. Then make huge profits from that information. That is, when you watch Netflix, Netflix watches you.’
Does Netflix really do such a thing? Allegedly, Netflix is actually tracking users while watching Netflix. According to experts, this statement is not literally true. Rather, it can be considered as a rhetorical statement. It is thought that Netflix may be monitoring the usage patterns or behavior of users when they use their streaming app. And try to arrange their home page accordingly. So that users are stuck there after seeing the queue of preferred content.
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