From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-16 16:35:00

GameStop Corp. has agreed to pay $4.5 million to customers for sharing personal data with Facebook without consent. The settlement applies to those who purchased a game online between August 2020 and April 2025. Affected customers may receive up to $5 cash or a $10 voucher.

GameStop was accused of violating the federal Video Privacy Protection Act by implementing a Facebook tracking pixel on its website. Despite the settlement, the company has not admitted wrongdoing but has committed to removing the tracking pixel to prevent future unauthorized data sharing. This case underscores the importance of companies respecting customer data and privacy laws.



Read more at Yahoo Finance: GameStop to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations Involving Facebook Data Sharing