Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, September 9, 2026 —

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that his office has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, Inc. The legal action was initiated in the 7th Judicial Circuit located in St. Johns County.

The lawsuit alleges that the streaming service has engaged in practices that violate Florida state law by misleading consumers about its data collection methodologies. Specific concerns highlighted in the complaint pertain to the company’s practices concerning children’s profiles and the subsequent utilization of collected data for advertising purposes.

According to the Attorney General’s office, the lawsuit centers on allegations that Netflix has not been transparent with its subscribers regarding how personal information is gathered and utilized. This includes, but is not limited to, data collected from users accessing content through profiles designated for minors.

The complaint further asserts that Netflix’s data collection practices, particularly those impacting younger users, may contravene Florida’s consumer protection statutes. The Attorney General’s office stated its intent to ensure companies operating within the state adhere to laws designed to protect consumer privacy and prevent deceptive business practices.

Details regarding specific state laws allegedly violated were not immediately elaborated upon in the initial filing. The contractor’s name or specific entities involved in the alleged misleading practices beyond Netflix were not provided. The fine amount, if any, or penalties sought in the lawsuit were also not disclosed at this time.

The legal proceedings are now underway in the St. Johns County court. Further updates are expected as the case progresses through the judicial system.



Story summarized from the original created by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida on www.orlandoweekly.com, see more information here.

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