Supreme Court to rule if 1988 video privacy law covers free online streaming
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on October 14 in Salazar v. Paramount Global, determining whether the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) applies to modern digital platforms. The case centers on whether a user of a free, ad-supported video website qualifies as a 'consumer' under the law, which could fundamentally alter the legal landscape for online targeted advertising and data tracking.