Fabletics Class Action Lawsuit Over Privacy Violations Filed in US

• Fabletics allegedly discloses customer personal information to third parties, including social media sites and technology companies.
• The lawsuit claims that Fabletics' actions violate federal and state laws protecting consumer privacy, including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the California Invasion of Privacy Act.
• The case has significant implications for online businesses that collect customer data and may lead to increased scrutiny of online data collection practices.

"Defendant aids, agrees with, employs, or otherwise enables third parties to eavesdrop on communications sent and received by plaintiff and class members on the website that defendant owns and operates, including communications that contain personally identifiable information," Ewing says in her complaint.

An online customer has filed a putative class action against Fabletics, alleging that the activewear company violated her privacy rights after she shopped on its website. According to the complaint, Fabletics discloses personal information to third parties, including social media sites and technology companies, even after customers opt out of data collection. The plaintiff, Lauren Ewing, claims that this practice is a serious invasion of privacy, as it relates to sensitive online communications. She also alleges that Fabletics promised to keep customer communications confidential, but instead allowed them to be intercepted and disclosed without consent.

The lawsuit highlights the potential for companies to disclose personal information to third parties, even after customers opt out of data collection. This practice is particularly concerning in light of federal and state laws that protect consumer privacy. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) prohibits the interception or disclosure of electronic communications without consent, while the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) provides additional protections for consumers in the Golden State. Fabletics' alleged actions may also violate the Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, which regulates data collection and use.

This case has significant implications for online businesses that collect customer data. If Fabletics is found to have violated consumer privacy rights, it could lead to increased scrutiny of online data collection practices and potentially result in changes to the way companies handle personal information. Lawyers should be aware of this development, as it highlights the importance of complying with federal and state laws that protect consumer privacy.

Lawyers should be aware that this case highlights the potential for companies to disclose personal information to third parties, even after customers opt out, and may lead to increased scrutiny of online data collection practices.

Source: Original reporting via Courthouse News