Disneyland Hit with $5 Million Lawsuit over Use of Facial Recognition Technology
The proposed class action says Disney failed to adequately disclose biometric collection and seeks at least $5 million for park visitors.
- On Friday, Summer Christine Duffield filed a $5 million class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, alleging the parks improperly use facial recognition technology without adequate disclosure to visitors.
- Disney introduced facial recognition systems at the two parks in April to streamline entry and prevent fraud, though the suit contests the company's claim that it deletes biometric data within 30 days.
- Arguing for explicit consent, lawyer Blake Yagman contends "guests should be able to expressly opt in to this type of sensitive facial recognition technology with written consent" rather than bearing privacy responsibility themselves.
- Disneyland Resort spokesperson Jessica Jakary disputed the allegations, stating the company respects guest privacy and believes the claims are "without merit," while noting signs notify visitors of non-scanning entry options.
- As facial recognition technology becomes increasingly common at sports stadiums and concert halls, the lawsuit highlights broader concerns over mass surveillance and commercialization of sensitive personal information in public spaces.
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Disneyland hit with $5M lawsuit over use of facial recognition technology
A Disneyland visitor has filed a $5 million class action lawsuit alleging the Anaheim theme park does not properly disclose the use of facial recognition technology that violates the privacy rights of visitors.
Disneyland targeted in class-action lawsuit claiming new program is violating guests’ privacy
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Disneyland hit with $5 million lawsuit over use of facial recognition technology
A Disneyland visitor has filed a $5 million class action lawsuit alleging the Anaheim theme park does not properly disclose the use of facial recognition technology that violates the privacy rights of visitors. Summer Christine Duffield of Riverside County alleges…
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