Temu Trouble: Arizona Sues Over Alleged Data Grab Shenanigans!
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing Temu, claiming the app collects user data like it’s on a scavenger hunt. Allegations include unlawful data collection and privacy breaches. While Temu denies the claims, Arizona seeks a permanent data injunction, civil penalties, and all available legal relief.
Hot Take:
Who knew shopping for discount kitchen gadgets could turn into a covert operation? Temu might just be the James Bond of ecommerce, except instead of a license to kill, it’s got a license to chill… your data privacy that is!
Key Points:
- Arizona’s Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing Temu, accusing them of unlawful data collection and privacy violations.
- The lawsuit claims Temu’s app secretly collects sensitive user data, including location and device information.
- Temu, owned by a Chinese company, could be subject to China’s data-sharing laws, raising espionage concerns.
- Temu’s app allegedly evades security reviews and modifies its code to avoid detection.
- This lawsuit is part of a broader issue of aggressive data collection practices by apps worldwide.
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