Sling TV, one of the largest internet-based television providers in the United States, has agreed to a settlement with the California Department of Justice following allegations that the service shared private customer data without providing a clear means to opt out. The settlement, confirmed on 30 October 2025 and coming into effect this month, requires the Dish-owned company to pay $530,000 (£415,000) in civil penalties and overhaul its privacy interface.
The enforcement action is the first to arise from an investigative sweep of streaming services and 'connected TVs' launched by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. According to the Attorney General's office, Sling TV violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by allegedly using 'confusing and hard-to-find' methods to prevent the sale of personal information.
