Legal Education Firms Face Class Action Over Alleged Data Sharing With Meta

In a recent legal development, two companies specializing in continuing legal and professional education have found themselves embroiled in a class action lawsuit filed in Georgia federal court. The allegations center on the unauthorized dissemination of customers’ identities and video viewing data to Meta Platforms Inc., purportedly for use by its advertisers. This action raises significant concerns about data privacy and the protection of personal information in the digital age. Legal professionals and organizations utilizing such educational content services may need to reassess their data handling and sharing practices to ensure compliance with privacy laws and to safeguard customer trust.