Washington Post Slapped with Class Action Over Secret ‘Surveillance Pricing’ Scheme That Charged Readers Different Rates
The Washington Post faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using readers' personal data to charge different subscription prices.Summary
The Washington Post has been sued for allegedly using a secret "surveillance pricing" scheme that charged different readers different rates based on their personal data. The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., claims the Bezos-owned outlet created "pricing profiles" using subscribers' reading habits, demographics, and browsing activity since at least December 2024. The plaintiffs argue that while consumers may expect websites to track data for advertising, they do not expect it to determine how much they should be charged. The lawsuit seeks damages and an order to stop the undisclosed pricing practices. The Post has not commented on the lawsuit, which comes as the company struggles with financial decline and job cuts.
(Source：The Gateway Pundit)