Disney sued over facial recognition technology at California parks
Original: Disney sued over facial recognition technology at California parks
Why This Matters
Highlights growing privacy concerns over biometric data collection in public spaces
The Walt Disney Co. faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition technology used at Disneyland park entrances. Filed Friday by plaintiff Summer Christine Duffield, the suit seeks $5 million, alleging inadequate disclosure and lack of transparency about data usage.
A class action lawsuit was filed against Disney over facial recognition technology at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park entrances. Lead plaintiff Summer Christine Duffield visited the parks on May 10 and May 14, prompting privacy concerns. Attorney Blake Hunter Yagman stated families shouldn't sacrifice privacy rights when visiting theme parks. The suit seeks at least $5 million, alleging Disney doesn't adequately disclose the technology's use or explain how collected data will be used. Disney's website states the technology is optional, helps with park re-entry and fraud prevention, and deletes all data within 30 days. Non-facial recognition entrance lanes are also available.