Siskinds LLP is investigating a possible class action related to alleged improper privacy and data collection practices by Twitch Interactive Inc. (“Twitch”), a subsidiary of Amazon.
Who may be impacted?
If you or someone you know used the Twitch platform when you or they were under the age of 18, you/they may be impacted. The under-age usage could have happened anytime from 2016 to present.
Twitch accused of failing to protect user information
In September 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission published a report detailing how popular social media platforms and video streaming services, including Amazon and Twitch, pose serious risks to user privacy, with children and teenagers most at risk. A copy of the report is available at the following link: A Look Behind the Screens: Examining the Data Practices of Social Media and Video Streaming Services (ftc.gov)
Siskinds LLP is investigating Twitch’s privacy and data collection practices—in particular, as they relate to children and teens.
What can you do?
Individuals who used the Twitch platform while under the age of 18 are encouraged to contact Siskinds LLP by sending an email to [email protected] or calling us toll-free at 1-877-672-2121 for a free consultation.
Anyone who may have information relevant to the investigation is also encouraged to contact Siskinds LLP.
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Your information will be held in strict confidence. By contacting us, you are not retaining Siskinds LLP, nor do you incur any obligations in connection with the potential class action.
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