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Allstate and Arity sued for illegal data collection in Texas

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🕵️‍♂️ Allstate and Arity face legal action for unlawful data collection in Texas. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Allstate and its subsidiary Arity of illegally collecting, using, and selling location data from Texans’ cell phones through undisclosed software embedded in mobile apps. The companies allegedly failed to provide notice or obtain consent, violating the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. This covert tracking allowed Arity to amass trillions of miles of driving data from over 45 million individuals, which Allstate reportedly used to justify increased insurance rates and sell to third parties. Paxton emphasized the need for accountability, stating that Texans deserve better protection of their personal data.

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