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Samba TV fails to dismiss US federal privacy claims over video-viewing data

( April 21, 2026, 21:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Samba TV must face US wiretap claims over its collection of video-viewing data from consumers without their knowledge or consent through its automatic content recognition technology, a judge ruled. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley concluded that Samba was not a party to the relevant communication, but rather an interloper, and plaintiffs sufficiently alleged that Samba tortiously invaded their privacy to sell their personal data for a profit.See attached file....

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