Mark Ellis v. The Cartoon Network, Inc.

  1. December 14, 2015

    11th Circ. Won't Rehear Cartoon Network App Privacy Appeal

    The Eleventh Circuit on Friday declined to reconsider its previous decision that the Cartoon Network didn't violate the Video Privacy Protection Act by disclosing information about users of its mobile app without their consent because someone who uses a free app can't be considered a "subscriber."

  2. November 02, 2015

    11th Circ. Asked To Rehear Cartoon Network App Privacy Row

    A consumer accusing Cartoon Network of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act urged the full Eleventh Circuit Friday to review a panel ruling that users of free mobile apps don't qualify as "subscribers" under the statute, saying that the finding reflects a misunderstanding of how smartphones work.

  3. October 13, 2015

    Free Apps Shielded From Privacy Claims In 11th Circ. Ruling

    The Eleventh Circuit's ruling Friday that consumers who use free mobile apps don't qualify as "subscribers" under the Video Privacy Protection Act significantly cuts down service providers' liability under the statute, and it is likely to encourage businesses to shift to free content delivery models to help avoid further exposure, attorneys say.

  4. October 09, 2015

    11th Circ. Rolls Credits On Cartoon Network VPAA Claims

    The Eleventh Circuit affirmed Friday that The Cartoon Network didn't violate the Video Privacy Protection Act by disclosing information about users of its mobile app without their consent, holding that someone who uses a free app can't be considered a "subscriber."

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