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AMC Settles Class Action Lawsuit Regarding AMC+, HIDIVE, Other Services' Violations of Privacy Law

AMC Networks have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit regarding a violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act with a payout of US$8.3 million to the plaintiffs. The company has not itted to any wrongdoing, but the lawsuit claims that the company's streaming services utilized Meta Pixel tracking to record activity and share it with third parties without their consent.

Consumers who used the HIDIVE services on an online website, mobile app, or streaming service controlled by AMC between January 18, 2021 and January 10, 2024 are eligible to receive a share of the settlement fund. Eligible s must submit a claim form by May 16.

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AMC Networks' portfolio includes AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, and ALLBLK.

In 2020, settle "to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with continuing the case." The parties reached a settlement on September 15 making Crunchyroll s in the United States eligible for payment of approximately US$30.

Source: Top Class Actions