Texas settlement nudges Samsung to curb TV data collection and improve consent prompts
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Texas and Samsung reached a settlement in which Samsung will halt ACR-based viewing data collection without express consent, overhaul its privacy disclosures, and deploy clear consent screens on its smart TVs; the agreement follows a Texas AG lawsuit alleging deceptive collection practices, while other manufacturers have not yet implemented changes.
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