Netflix Sued by Texas for Allegedly Spying on Children

The lawsuit also accuses the streaming giant of using addictive design features to keep children engaged on the platform.

An aerial view of the Netflix logo displayed at Netflix studios, with the Hollywood sign in the distance, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2025. Mario Tama/Getty Images

Global video streaming service Netflix has been sued by the Texas Attorney General’s office for allegedly collecting consumer data from children and adults without their knowledge or consent.

In a May 11 statement, State Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Netflix of spying on consumers by intentionally tracking and logging their viewing habits, preferences, devices, household networks, and other sensitive behavioral data.