Hulu collects and may share your viewing history and personally identifiable information with third-party advertisers and partners, but gives you an option to opt out of this disclosure under the Video Privacy Protection Act.
This provision means Hulu may share what you watch with third parties for advertising purposes; without opting out, your viewing history tied to your identity may be disclosed to advertisers and data partners.
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Compare across platforms →The VPPA is a federal law that gives consumers strong rights over who can see what they watch — violations carry $2,500 per-person statutory damages and have been the basis for major class action lawsuits against streaming services.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA, 18 U.S.C. § 2710) prohibits video tape service providers from knowingly disclosing personally identifiable information about subscribers to third parties without informed written consent provided in a 'distinct and separate' manner. This is a federal statute with a private right of action — no federal agency has primary enforcement authority, but the FTC can pursue related deceptive practices under Section 5. CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100) requires disclosure and opt-out rights for sale or sharing of personal information, enforced by the California Attorney General and California Privacy Protection Agency.
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