Federal Judge Denies Class Certification in Privacy Lawsuit Against Capital One Over Data Sharing with Big Tech
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Kat Black
Summary
A California federal judge has denied class certification in a proposed privacy class action against Capital One Financial Corp. The lawsuit alleged that Capital One disclosed sensitive personal and financial data to third parties, including Big Tech companies like Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe, through tracking technologies installed on its website. The court's ruling represents a significant setback for the plaintiffs seeking to pursue the case as a class action.
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The lawsuit alleged Capital One shared data with Big Tech companies such as Meta, Google, Microsoft and Adobe through tracking technologies installed on its website.
The denial of class certification is a significant procedural hurdle for the plaintiffs seeking to pursue the case on behalf of a broader group of consumers.
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