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Supreme Court appears skeptical of consumer privacy lawsuit

Justices questioned whether video consumers are protected from having their data shared between online companies during Wednesday’s arguments.

Published Oct 14, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical Wednesday during arguments over whether video consumers are protected from having data shared between online companies. Several justices signaled doubts about the strength of the privacy claims and the legal basis for restricting data sharing. The court’s reaction suggests it may be reluctant to expand consumer privacy protections in this context.