Disneyland faces $5 million lawsuit over facial recognition technology
The class action says Disney scanned guests without adequate notice or written consent and seeks at least $5 million in damages.
- 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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The class action accuses Disney of collecting biometric data from visitors without proper reporting or clear consent
Disney sued over facial recognition at parks
A California woman is suing the Walt Disney Co. over allegations that the use of facial recognition technology at theme park entrances violates consumer privacy laws. The class-action complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York on behalf of Summer Christine Duffield, a Riverside County woman who visited Disneyland and Disney California…
Lawsuit accuses Disney of scanning park attendees' faces without their consent
Disney faces a new $5 million class-action lawsuit over its use of facial-recognition technology in its California theme parks.The suit, filed on May 15th in a federal district court in New York, claims Disneyland and Disney California Adventure collected biometric data from adults and children without their consent.Disney began using the tech in April to help validate its tickets and passes, and give guests an optional fast lane to access the p…
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