PayPal sued over alleged sharing of private Venmo transaction data
( September 2, 2026, 19:13 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: PayPal is facing a proposed class action accusing it of secretly sharing Venmo users’ private transaction data with third-party tracking companies, including payment amounts, recipients and transaction notes, despite telling users that private payments wouldn't be disclosed. The lawsuit filed in federal court alleges violations of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the California Invasion of Privacy Act and other state privacy laws.Complaint attached....
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