On February 27, 2026, it was reported that the Attorney General of Texas, USA, reached an agreement with Samsung Electronics regarding the issue of data collection by smart TVs. Samsung is required to ensure that users are fully informed and have given consent before collecting ACR data, and to update the TV system to include a clearly disclosed agreement and consent interface. Previously, Samsung and other manufacturers were accused of using ACR technology to collect data without user consent. The lawsuit has now been withdrawn, but the Texas Attorney General is still pursuing legal action against other companies.
