An update on the most recent settlement with the Privacy Police. On October 30, 2025, streaming service Sling TV settled a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) case for $530,000. The State claimed that the company failed to provide a simple method for consumers to opt out of the sale of personal information as required by the CCPA and by failing to provide sufficient privacy protections for children.
The settlement, pending court approval, requires Sling TV to implement changes to ensure the CCPA opt-out is easy for consumers to execute, involves minimal steps, and requires the company to provide parents with disclosures and the means to minimize the collection and use of their children’s data.
Sling TV had a link labeled “Your Privacy Choices,” which directed consumers to various cookie preferences instead of a simple “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link. In order to opt out of the sale of personal information, Consumers had to locate and click an additional link that directed them to a web form which they could click through to complete their request. Even consumers who were logged in and had already provided their information were required to fill out a web form with their name, address, email, and phone number.
Sling TV did not provide any opt-out methods within its apps on various devices, and consumers were required to visit the website to opt out.
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