Facebook Sued Over Privacy Violations

Facebook is being sued over claims that it violated California and federal laws designed to protect consumers’ privacy by spying on user activity.

According to the Daily Record, Christopher Simon of Maryland and Laura Maguire of North Carolina have filed a class action lawsuit , claiming Facebook has used online tracking systems, known as “cookies,” to follow its users’ activities, even when they were not logged on to the social networking website. The plaintiffs claim that the website’s use of “cookies” violated the Federal Wiretap Act, Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and the Federal Stored Electronic Communications Act.

The federal acts prohibit companies from intercepting electronic or wire communications and accessing electronic communications without authorization. It further states that Facebook’s alleged spying violates the state’s Unfair Competition Law and California Penal Code.

Simon and Maguire seek unspecified punitive and compensatory damages and for Facebook to stop installing tracking software on consumers’ computers without out their consent.

If your internet privacy rights have been violated, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Sokolove Law for a free legal consultation and to learn about your options.

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