Temu’s Rise and Data Exploitation
Temu became the most downloaded app in the U.S. in late 2022, maintaining its popularity throughout 2023 with over 100 million users by May 2023. However, this success has come at the cost of user privacy. Temu’s practices involve the unauthorized collection and misuse of sensitive data, exposing it to unauthorized use and sale.
ABOUT THE LAWSUIT AGAINST TEMU
Independent experts have exposed Temu’s excessive and illegitimate data collection practices. Temu covertly gathers biometric information and other private data, deceiving users and stripping them of their right to informed consent. Research studies and lawsuits reveal that Temu compromises your phone as soon as you install the app, bypassing your data privacy settings and nullifying your control. Privacy experts assert that Temu’s app infiltrates virtually every aspect of your phone.
Data Collected by Temu Includes:
- Contacts, text messages, photos, and calendars
- Camera and microphone access
- Precise location tracking
- Bluetooth and WiFi network information
- Biometric data (face scans, voice recordings, fingerprints)
- Activity on other apps
- System information, operating processes, and phone serial numbers
Privacy Violations and Relevant Laws
Temu’s practices have been accused of violating various data privacy laws, including:
- Dark Patterns: Manipulating users to provide more personal information.
- Lack of Transparency: Failing to disclose how personal data is collected, used, and shared.
- Data Security Failures: Inadequate measures to protect user data from breaches.
- Improper Data Collection: Collecting excessive data beyond what is necessary for the services provided.
Our investigation covers key consumer protection and privacy laws, including:
- California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)
- Unfair Competition Law (UCL)
- California Comprehensive Data Access and Fraud Act
- California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)
- California False Advertising Law
- Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
- Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC Act)
- Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA)
Protecting Your Privacy Rights
At Potter Handy, LLP, we are dedicated to ensuring companies respect and protect your privacy rights. If you believe Temu has violated your data privacy, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced data privacy attorneys are here to help you navigate the complexities of data privacy laws and hold companies accountable for their actions.
Why Choose Potter Handy?
- Experienced Data Privacy Attorneys: Extensive experience in handling complex data privacy and consumer protection cases.
- Client-Centered Approach: Prioritizing our clients’ needs and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.
- Proven Track Record: Successfully representing clients in numerous high-profile cases, securing substantial settlements and verdicts.
Temu’s blatant disregard for privacy laws is an egregious violation of state and federal regulations. We are dedicated to bringing this corporate giant to justice for its illegal actions. If you’ve used the Temu app, you could be entitled to significant compensation. Take our quick 50-second qualifying questionnaire below to see if you qualify for statutory penalties.