Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against Netflix on September 9, 2026. The suit accuses the streaming giant of misleading parents and harming children through deceptive practices.
Netflix allegedly tracked viewing habits and personal data on children's profiles in secret. The company reportedly used this information for its advertising business despite promising families an ad-free and surveillance-free environment.
The lawsuit also claims Netflix utilizes manipulative design features like autoplay to encourage binge-watching. These tactics allegedly aim to hold children's attention for extended periods.
Florida seeks civil penalties and a court order to force the deletion of deceptively collected data. The state also demands that Netflix end design practices that promote prolonged viewing among minors.
The legal action charges Netflix with violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.