Texas alleged that Temu used code that allows an inappropriate level of access to users’ devices. (AFP pic)WASHINGTON: Chinese online retailer Temu has agreed to settle data privacy claims raised by Texas and will restrict how it handles personal data from shoppers in the state, according to documents made public on Friday.
Temu faces several lawsuits from US states concerned that the company unlawfully harvests US user data that could be accessed by the Chinese government. Texas is the first to resolve such claims. It is also the first time the company has agreed to keep personal data on US servers and restrict when it can be sent to China, Texas officials said.
The company agreed to conduct annual independent product safety testing to identify products containing dangerous chemicals and materials. Temu must remove any products found to contain dangerous materials, terminate the seller and its affiliated stores, notify affected Texas consumers and issue full refunds.
