Meta and Netflix Accused of Sharing User Data in Privacy Lawsuit

Allegations claim the companies exchanged private messages and watch history, raising concerns over privacy and competition.

Meta and Netflix face allegations of sharing users' private messages and watch history in a class-action lawsuit, raising privacy concerns.
Meta denies claims, stating the data-sharing was for enabling users to share their Netflix watch history via Messenger, a common industry practice.
The lawsuit also suggests Meta favored Netflix by limiting its Facebook Watch service, potentially harming competition.
Documents reveal Netflix had access to a private API, allowing integration with Facebook's messaging app, in exchange for ad spending and data sharing.
The controversy underscores ongoing debates around privacy, data sharing, and competition in the tech industry.