Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that the streaming service has engaged in unauthorized data collection and has designed its platform to foster user addiction. According to the complaint filed in Collin County, Texas, Netflix has misled consumers about its data practices, claiming it does not collect or share user information. In reality, the lawsuit asserts that Netflix has been tracking user preferences and selling this data to commercial data brokers, generating billions in revenue. The complaint highlights a statement from Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings in 2020, asserting, 'We don't collect anything.' The lawsuit seeks to compel Netflix to delete any illegally obtained data and to refrain from using such data for targeted advertising without user consent. Additionally, it calls for civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation. In response, a Netflix spokesperson stated that the lawsuit lacks merit and is based on distorted information, emphasizing the company's commitment to user privacy and compliance with data protection laws.