Data privacy investigation: website tracking, data collection and information sharing

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Find out whether your privacy rights may have been affected.

If you have visited websites or used apps and are concerned that your personal information or browsing activity may have been collected, monitored or shared, you may be eligible to take part in a data privacy lawsuit investigation.

What to know about the data privacy class action lawsuit investigation

• Core Issue: Attorneys are investigating whether companies are engaging in data collection, website tracking and/or data sharing practices that may collect consumers’ personal information and online activity without clear notice or consent.

• Who it Affects: U.S. consumers who have visited websites, used mobile apps or interacted with online platforms that may have collected information about their activities, browsing habits or personal data.

• Harm/Impact: When personal information or online activity is gathered, shared or sold without clear consent, it may increase concerns about identity theft, financial security, targeted advertising, monetization of data and/or loss of control over sensitive personal information.

• Legal Status: Attorneys are actively investigating claims. 

• Take Action: If you are concerned that a website, app or online platform may have collected, tracked or shared your personal information or online activities without your consent or knowledge, complete the form on this page to learn whether you may qualify to participate in a data privacy lawsuit.

What is the data privacy class action lawsuit investigation about?

Many websites and apps collect information about the people who use them. Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about what data is collected, how much information may be gathered, who has access to personal information and online activities, and how that information may be used.

Attorneys are investigating whether some companies may be:

• Collecting personal information without clearly informing consumers
• Using website tracking tools to monitor online activity and interactions
• Sharing personal information or browsing activity with third parties
• Using data collection practices that may affect consumers’ online privacy

As technology continues to evolve, many consumers are questioning how their personal information is collected, stored and shared. Attorneys are gathering information from consumers who may have concerns about data privacy, website tracking and data collection practices.

Case updates

Legal status as of May 2026

• Attorneys are actively investigating data privacy claims.

This page was last reviewed and updated in May 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.

How unauthorized data collection and online tracking can harm consumers 

When personal information is collected or shared without clear permission, consumers may face a number of privacy and security concerns, including:

• Loss of Privacy: Consumers may be unaware of how much information websites and apps collect about their online activity, creating detailed profiles of their interests, habits and behaviors. Such information may be used to target consumers with advertising.
• Unauthorized Data Sharing: Personal information and online activity may be shared with advertisers, analytics companies or other third parties without consumers fully understanding how their information is being used and whether their data is being monetized.
• Increased Security Risks: The more personal information that is collected and shared, the greater the potential risk of data misuse, identity theft, fraud or unauthorized access.
• Loss of Control Over Personal Information: Consumers have the right to decide how their information is collected, used and shared. When data collection practices are not clearly explained, consumers may feel they have lost control over their personal information.

As concerns about data privacy continue to grow, many consumers are paying closer attention to how websites, apps and online platforms collect and use their information. If you have concerns about website tracking, data collection or data sharing practices, complete the form on this page to see if you qualify to take action.

What types of website tracking technologies collect consumer data? 

Many websites and apps use tools designed to better understand how consumers interact with their platforms. 

Common website tracking technologies may include:

• Cookies that remember user preferences and browsing activity
• Tracking pixels that collect information about user behavior across websites
• Analytics tools that monitor how visitors interact with online content
• Session replay technology that records user interactions to help companies understand website performance

While these tools may serve legitimate business purposes, some consumers have concerns about how much information is collected, whether adequate notice is provided and how that information may be used or shared.

As data collection practices become more sophisticated, data privacy and online privacy concerns continue to grow among consumers.

What laws may protect your online privacy? 

A number of state and federal laws are designed to help protect consumers’ online privacy and personal information. Depending on the facts of a particular situation, these laws may limit how companies collect, use, share or monitor consumer data.

Examples of privacy-related laws include:

• The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), which addresses certain electronic communications and privacy protections
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information
• The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), which provides certain privacy protections related to consumers’ video-viewing information
• State wiretapping and privacy laws, like the California Consumer Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), that may apply to certain forms of electronic monitoring or recording

Why are data privacy lawsuits on the rise? 

As technology continues to evolve, more of everyday life takes place online. Everything from social media to healthcare services can now be accessed online, which means consumers are sharing more personal information than ever before.

At the same time, many consumers are becoming more aware of data collection, website tracking and data sharing practices that occur behind the scenes. Questions about who has access to personal information, how it is used and whether consumers have been properly informed and consented have fueled growing concerns about online privacy.

As a result, data privacy lawsuits and investigations have increased in recent years. Companies across a wide range of industries have faced allegations related to website tracking, online privacy and data sharing practices. 

As data privacy concerns continue to grow, attorneys are investigating whether certain data collection and website tracking practices may have impacted consumers.

Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.