Ken Paxton claims that data is collected from both adult and children's user profiles, and then shared by Netflix to commercial data brokers and advertising companies.

The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued streaming service Netflix, alleging that the company collects users' and children's data without their consent while making the platform addictive. The complaint alleges that Netflix built a "behavioral-surveillance program of staggering scale" that "requires getting Texans and their children glued to the

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix. Paxton argues that the streaming service collected user data, including from children's accounts, despite claims otherwise by the company.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit on Monday, claiming Netflix collected viewers' data for years and sold information about users without consent.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Netflix of “spying” on users, including children, without their consent, while selling their data to commercial data brokers and advertising technology

Texas AG Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming giant secretly tracked detailed user data—including children’s viewing habits and device information—and designed its platform to keep viewers hooked.

Texas is suing Netflix, claiming the streaming platform collects subscriber data without proper disclosure and is designed to be addictive.