MLB Privacy Violation Lawsuit: Stand Up for Your Rights
Major League Baseball (MLB), the oldest and one of the most prominent professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, is facing serious allegations regarding its handling of subscriber data. As the organization behind the MLB World Series and with a substantial global fanbase, MLB’s data practices are under intense scrutiny.
About the Lawsuit Against Major League Baseball (MLB)
MLB is currently being investigated for allegedly sharing personal viewing information of its subscribers and account holders with Facebook through a tracking tool known as Meta Pixel. This practice could potentially violate the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), which mandates that companies obtain explicit consent before disclosing users’ viewing habits to third parties. The lawsuit highlights significant concerns about MLB’s data privacy practices and the possible unauthorized sharing of sensitive user information.
Key Allegations:
- MLB may be using Meta Pixel, an invisible tracking tool, to monitor user actions on its website, including:
- Button clicks
- Searches
- Content viewed, such as videos watched on MLB.com
This data might have been shared with Meta (Facebook) without obtaining informed, written consent from users, potentially breaching the VPPA. The improper sharing of this data could be used for targeted advertising and might link individuals directly to the content they viewed, raising serious privacy issues.
MLB’s blatant disregard for privacy laws represents a serious violation of both state and federal regulations. We are committed to holding this corporate giant accountable for its illegal practices. If you have used MLB.com, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. By selecting a qualified privacy violation lawyer, you can ensure that your interests are thoroughly protected throughout the case, giving you peace of mind. Complete our brief 50-second qualifying questionnaire below to find out if you qualify for statutory penalties.