Fubo Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over PII Disclosure

Fubo, a sports-streaming service provider, has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the unlawful distribution of customers' personally identifiable information (PII) without consent. The lawsuit, filed by Ne’Tosha Burdette in December 2023, accused Fubo of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), which mandates informed, written consent for sharing video viewing history. Fubo's privacy policy at the time stated they collected data such as location, device info, and viewing history, claiming to share only non-PII with third parties unless consented. However, the complaint alleged Fubo disclosed PII to advertisers without user consent, enabling targeted ads based on viewing history. The settlement, reached to avoid trial, offers eligible users a share of the $3.4 million. Preliminary approval was granted in May, with claims due by September. Fubo denied wrongdoing, settling to avoid litigation costs. Recent financial success, including their first positive quarterly net income, may have influenced the decision to settle. Fubo also faces an antitrust investigation by the DOJ regarding their acquisition of a sports-streaming app, highlighting the need to address legal challenges.

Published: 7/7/2025