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The Walt Disney Co.
Coverage of The Walt Disney Co. in the Nexus archive.
- Disney sued over facial recognition at parks
A California woman, Summer Christine Duffield, is suing The Walt Disney Co. over allegations of violating consumer privacy laws through facial recognition technology at theme park entrances. The class-action complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit claims that the use of facial recognition technology violates consumer privacy laws.
- Disney's ABC challenges FCC, escalating fight over free speech
The Walt Disney Co. owned network ABC is challenging the FCC, setting the stage for a 1st Amendment fight over free speech. This challenge escalates the ongoing fight between the network and the regulatory body. The dispute may have significant implications for freedom of expression.