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LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed You decide

Walt Disney Co. extends health coverage to LGBTQ+ partners

Walt Disney Co. extends health coverage to partners of gay and lesbian employees beginning January.

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latimes.com
Joining other major Hollywood studios, Walt Disney Co. will extend health coverage to the partners of gay and lesbian employees beginning Jan.

Community investment Confirmed In favor

Walt Disney donates 550k pounds of food to food bank

Walt Disney World Resort donated more than 550,000 pounds of excess prepared food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

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abcnews.com
"In 2021, Walt Disney World Resort donated more than 550,000 pounds of excess prepared food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida."

Privacy & surveillance Settlement Against

Walt Disney Co. settles for $2.75 million over CCPA privacy violations

Walt Disney Co. pays $2.75 million to settle allegations it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by failing to comply with consumer requests to opt out of data sharing.

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finance.yahoo.com
Walt Disney Co. will pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by not fully complying with consumers' requests to opt out of data sharing on its streaming services, the state attorney general's office said Wednesday.
oag.ca.gov
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with the Walt Disney Company (Disney), resolving allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by failing to fully effectuate consumers’ requests to opt-out of the sale or sharing of their data across all devices and streaming services associated with consumers' Disney accounts.
latimes.com
Walt Disney Co. will pay $2.75 million to settle allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by not fully complying with consumers’ requests to opt out of data sharing on its streaming services, the state attorney general’s office said Wednesday.
law.com
The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay a record $2.75 million to resolve allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act, a groundbreaking measure passed by the state's Legislature in 2018 that gives consumers more control over the information businesses collect on them.

Workplace equity Settlement Against

Disney settles pay inequity claims with $43 million payout

Disney settled a pay inequity class action from female employees with a $43 million payout.

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deadline.com
Less than a year since Disney finally settled a pay inequity class action from female employees with a $43 million payout, the company now is facing similar claims in a new suit from one of its former top lawyers.
Disney Sued By Former Top Lawyer For Discrimination & Retaliation

Privacy & surveillance Settlement Against

Disney settles privacy violations with $2.75 million

Disney settled privacy violations by paying $2.75 million and implementing opt-out methods to stop the sale or sharing of consumers' personal information.

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oag.ca.gov
California Won't Let It Go: Attorney General Bonta Announces $2.75 Million Settlement with Disney, Largest CCPA Settlement in California History | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
Today, my office secured the largest settlement to date under the CCPA over Disney's failure to stop selling and sharing the data of consumers that explicitly asked it to,” said Attorney General Bonta.
Under today’s settlement, Disney must pay $2.75 million in civil penalties and must implement opt-out methods that fully stop Disney’s sale or sharing of consumers’ personal information.

Community investment Confirmed In favor

The Walt Disney Company donates 450000 meals to foodbanks

The Walt Disney Company donated approximately 450,000 meals to three foodbanks to provide kids with access to nutritious food over the summer.

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abc7ny.com
On Monday, FX, Hulu, ABC Owned Television Stations, and The Walt Disney Company announced the donation of approximately 450,000 meals across the three foodbanks to provide kids with access to nutritious food over the summer.

Reproductive care Confirmed You decide

Disney reaches out on reproductive care access

Disney contacted employees to emphasize commitment to comprehensive reproductive care, including family planning and reproductive services, regardless of location.

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variety.com
In the wake of the ruling, Disney reached out to employees on Friday to stress that they recognize the “impact” of the Supreme Court’s decision and “remain committed to providing comprehensive access to quality and affordable care” for all Disney employees and their families, which includes family planning and reproductive care, “no matter where they live,” an internal source told Variety.
For Disney employees unable to access a medical service, including abortions, in one location, they have a travel benefit that allows for “affordable coverage for receiving similar levels of care in another location.” Walt Disney World, one of the company’s major theme parks is located in Orlando.

Workplace equity Confirmed You decide

Disney+ rolls back DEI warning on classic films

Disney+ shortened its warning about racist stereotypes in films like Aladdin and The Jungle Book, removing a 2020 message that highlighted inclusivity.

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npr.org
Among the changes, Disney+ shortened its warning about racist stereotypes on certain classic movies, like Aladdin and The Jungle Book, removing a longer message written in 2020 that also expressed the company's commitment to an inclusive community.

Corporate conduct Allegation Against

Walt Disney Co. is accused of use of facial recognition technology

Walt Disney Co. is accused of using facial recognition technology, alleging violations of privacy, competition, and consumer protection laws.

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yahoo.com
A class action lawsuit was filed against The Walt Disney Co. over its use of facial recognition technology, alleging violations of privacy, competition, and consumer protection laws.

Corporate conduct Allegation Against

Disney is accused of raising streaming prices

Disney is accused of engaging in various forms of conduct to raise the prices of Streaming Live Pay Television.

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thehill.com
They accused Disney of “engaging in various forms of conduct to raise the prices of Streaming Live Pay Television.”