Arizona Sues Temu: Data Theft Allegations Make TikTok Look Like Child’s Play
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing Temu, accusing the Chinese retailer of massive data theft. She claims the app covertly tracks users’ locations and data without consent, even labeling it a “grave” privacy invasion. Mayes urges Arizonans to uninstall Temu and scan for malware, emphasizing the seriousness of this legal battle.
Hot Take:
Looks like Arizona’s Attorney General, Kris Mayes, just served Temu a legal cease-and-desist cocktail with a side of “Stop stealing my data!” Apparently, Temu’s idea of a free market involves taking a little more than just your dollars. Who knew shopping for low-cost products could cost you your privacy, your GPS location, and possibly your sanity?
Key Points:
- Arizona sues Temu and PDD Holdings for allegedly stealing customer data and deceiving users.
- The app reportedly collects sensitive data like GPS locations and app lists without consent.
- Concerns raised about Temu potentially handing over data to the Chinese government.
- Arizona claims Temu is guilty of intellectual property theft, including from local sports teams and universities.
- Mayes likens Temu’s actions to those of TikTok, but with a less catchy dance routine and more spyware.
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