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Amazon Can’t Force Arbitration of Minors’ Privacy Claims Based on Alexa Recordings–BF v. Amazon

Posted on October 30, 2019 by pogowasright.org

Venkat Balasubramani writes:

This lawsuit alleges that Alexa improperly stores the voiceprints of minor users. The trial court declines to order arbitration. (It’s the recommendation of a magistrate, so it will go to the district judge for adoption or modification of the order.)

There is no dispute that the parents accepted Amazon’s terms of use, which apparently contain disclosures regarding the collection of personal information, including the information of children. Amazon implemented a consent specifically for the collection of children’s information that the parents have to accept. The children did not themselves agree to the terms of use.

Read more on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

via Joe Cadillic

Category: BreachesBusinessCourtU.S.Youth & Schools

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