Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech
Disney is facing a class action lawsuit regarding its use of facial recognition technology at its amusement parks. The lawsuit claims that visitors are not adequately informed about being scanned and seeks at least $5 million in damages. The complaint emphasizes the need for explicit written consent for the use of such sensitive data.
- ▪Disney is being sued over its facial recognition technology at Disneyland and California Adventure.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges that guests are not sufficiently informed about being scanned at park entrances.
- ▪The complaint seeks at least $5 million on behalf of park visitors.
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Big Tech Disney faces a class action lawsuit over facial recognition tech The complaint says park visitors don’t get sufficient notice they’re being scanned. By Anna Washenko May 18, 2026 5:33 pm EST The Image Party/Shutterstock Disney is being sued over use of facial recognition technology at its amusement parks. The class action lawsuit alleges that the entertainment brand does not adequately inform guests that it scans people's faces at the entrances to Disneyland and California Adventure. The complaint is seeking at least $5 million on behalf of park visitors.
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