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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Crisnel Longino

Disney Hit With Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Claims Families Were Scanned at Parks Without Clear Consent

Disney is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over claims its park entry system collected biometric data from visitors, including children, without obtaining clear consent. (Credit: Pexels)

For millions of families, a trip to Disney is supposed to be about magical memories, beloved characters and escaping reality for a day. But a new lawsuit is threatening to cast a shadow over that image after allegations emerged that visitors, including children, may have had their faces scanned without fully understanding what was happening.

The legal battle centres on Disney's park entrance technology, which plaintiffs claim collected biometric information without obtaining clear and informed consent. Now, the entertainment giant finds itself facing a potentially costly class action lawsuit that has reignited a growing debate about privacy in the digital age.

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