Streaming Provider Mubi Sued Over Sharing of Video-Watching Info

Streaming-film provider Mubi Inc. shared the video-viewing histories of its registered users with Meta Platforms Inc., TikTok Inc., and X Corp. in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act, a proposed federal class action said.

Liz Johnson alleged that Mubi installed tracking tools from the social media giants on its websites and apps, allowing them to record users’ interactions with the sites and apps and collect information about the videos they viewed.

The lawsuit is the latest in a wave of litigation against media companies that provide video content on their websites and allegedly disclose the viewing ...