Texas gets restraining order against Samsung after accusations of spying

Texas has secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung, preventing them from using certain software to collect user data through their smart TVs within the state. The TRO is a result of a lawsuit against the manufacturer and four others by Texas AG Ken Paxton, who accused the companies of using opt-in software to spy on state residents. The TRO says the court found that Samsung does collect and use user data with Automated Content Recognition technology, thereby violating the Texas Business & Commerce Code. Samsung is therefore prohibited from continuing to collect and use or share ACR data until further court proceedings take place.