"In 2021, 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Disney settles pay inequity claims with $43 million payout
Disney settled a pay inequity class action from female employees with a $43 million payout.
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
(b) that the true costs incurred in connection with Disney+ had been concealed by Disney executives by debuting certain content intended for Disney+ initially on Disney’s legacy distribution channels and then making the shows available on Disney+ thereafter in order to improperly shift costs out of the Disney+ segment;
(b) that the true costs incurred in connection with Disney+ had been concealed by Disney executives by debuting certain content intended for Disney+
Furthermore, the 2022 Proxy was false and misleading because it failed to disclose the following adverse facts pertaining to the Company’s business, operations, and financial condition, which were known to or recklessly disregarded by Defendants as follows: (a) that Disney+ was suffering decelerating subscriber growth, losses, and cost overruns; (b) that the true costs incurred in connection with Disney+ had been concealed by Disney executives by debuting certain content intended for Disney+ initially on Disney’s legacy distribution channe ls and then making the shows available on Disney+ thereafter in order to improperly shift costs out of the Disney+ segment; (c) that DMED had made platform distribution decisions based not on consumer preference, consumer behavior, or the desire to maximize the size of the audience for the content as represented, but based on the desire to hide the full costs of building Disney+’s content library; (d) that the Company was not on track to achieve its 2024 Disney+ paid global subscriber and profitability targets, t hat such targets were not achievable, and that such estimates lacked a reasonable basis in fact; and (e) that, as a result of (a)-(d) above, defendants had materially misrepresented the actual performance of Disney+, the sustainability of Disney+’s historical growth trends, the profitability of Disney+, and the likelihood that Disney could achieve its 2024 Disney+ subscriber and profitability targets.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Mouse House faces an identical investor suit over an alleged “cost-shifting scheme” in its streaming division and claims that it obstructed a deal between TSG Entertainment Finance and 20th Century Studios, which Disney owns, to “prop up” Disney+ and juice its stock price.
Disney sued over 'fraudulent scheme' to hide streaming losses
Walt Disney World for years has violated water pollution levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency and could face fines of as much as $25,000 a day because the problem has worsened since June.
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Disney Company purchases property for wetlands preserve
The Walt Disney Company purchased the property and transferred it to TNC to create a nature preserve dedicated to wetlands restoration on an unprecedented scale.
Partnering with TNC, the State of Florida, and a number of other groups, The Walt Disney Company purchased the property and transferred it to TNC to create a nature preserve dedicated to wetlands restoration on an unprecedented scale.
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The Walt Disney Company donated $2 million for humanitarian relief in Israel
The documented action involving the Walt Disney Company concerns children.
“In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks targeting Jews in Israel this past weekend, we must all do what we can to support the innocent people experiencing so much pain, violence, and uncertainty – particularly children,” declared Bob Iger tonight as the Walt Disney Company announced it is donating $2 million for humanitarian relief in Israel.
The Walt Disney Co. pledged $2 million to humanitarian efforts in Israel, with $1 million to children’s nonprofits and the other $1 million to Magen David Adom, which is the Israeli Red Cross.
The Walt Disney Company announced it is donating $2 million to organizations that are providing humanitarian relief in the region following the overwhelming terrorist attacks.
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Walt Disney bumps hourly worker pay to $17
Walt Disney World workers receive an immediate bump to a minimum $17 an hour, rising to $18 by end of 2023.
Walt Disney World Resort and its biggest union coalition reached a tentative deal to raise the minimum pay from $15 to $18 an hour for full-time employees this year, union leaders announced.
After the final vote next week, Walt Disney World workers will instead receive an immediate bump to a minimum $17 an hour, which will rise to $18 an hour by the end of 2023.
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The Walt Disney Company donates meals to hunger relief
The Walt Disney Company donates millions of meals to children and families in need through Feeding America.
Over the past 10 years, The Walt Disney Company has been committed to the effort to end hunger, teaming up with Feeding America to donate millions of meals to children and families who need it most, including today's gift, which is part of an annual donation that will deliver nearly five million meals.
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Disney's involvement criticized for political divisiveness
Disney's involvement in divisive political issues is cited as alienating segments of the audience and damaging the company's stock price.
The shareholder proposal argues that Disney’s involvement in such divisive political issues has alienated segments of the audience, and damaged the company’s stock price.
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Disney accused of anticompetitive agreements
Disney is accused of entering anticompetitive agreements with direct competitors in the streaming live pay television market.
“This is an antitrust lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company (‘Disney’) to remediate and recover for Disney’s anticompetitive agreements with direct competitors in the market for streaming live pay television (’SLPTV’) — live television streamed over the Internet to pay subscribers,” court documents reads.
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Disney ends discriminatory initiatives
Disney ends any and all discriminatory initiatives in substance, not just name.
"I want to ensure that Disney ends any and all discriminatory initiatives in substance, not just name," Carr wrote in the letter, which was seen by Reuters.
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The Walt Disney Company settles for $50 million
The Walt Disney Company settled a class action lawsuit alleging violations of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class action suit (1) from 2022. That could mean some money is coming your way. The case revolves around allegations that Disney entered into "anticompetitive agreements with YouTube TV" and other live-streaming services that resulted in subscription price increases from over-the-top live TV services.
The Walt Disney $DIS Company agreed to pay $50 million to settle a federal antitrust class action lawsuit alleging it drove up subscription prices for YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream, though the company denied any wrongdoing.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that alleged the media giant violated federal antitrust and consumer protection laws.
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Disney's operations comply with anti-discrimination rules
Disney's regulated operations are subject to FCC equal employment opportunity rules that prohibit discrimination on race, color, religion, national origin, age, or gender.
As you may know, the Communications Act and Commission rules prohibit regulated entities like Disney’s ABC from discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or gender.1 Indeed, the FCC’s longstanding equal employment opportunity or EEO rules set forth specific requirements to which Disney’s regulated operations must adhere.2
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SEC institutes cease-and-desist against The Walt Disney Company
The Securities and Exchange Commission instituted a cease-and-desist proceeding against The Walt Disney Company.
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that public cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby are, instituted pursuant to Section 21C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") against The Walt Disney Company ("Disney" or "Respondent").
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Walt Disney recognizes ruling impact
Walt Disney told employees Friday it recognized the impact of the ruling.
The Walt Disney Co. told employees it will cover travel expenses related to out-of-state abortions — wading into a politically fraught issue amid its ongoing battle with Republican-dominated Florida over the company’s opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
The Walt Disney Co. joined a number of other major US corporations in announcing that it will cover travel expenses for employees seeking abortion care following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v Wade.
Disney, which operates its theme park Walt Disney World near Orlando, has come under scrutiny for making political donations to key co-sponsors of the bill.
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The Walt Disney Corporation — state politicians
The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation.
The Walt Disney Corporation, which runs a theme park fiefdom in Orlando and wields outsized clout in Florida politics, is once again donating money to state politicians after a two-year hiatus following the fallout over "Don't Say Gay" legislation.
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Disney settlement over defamation
Last month, Disney settled a Trump defamation suit against ABC News by agreeing to pay $15 million to an as-yet non-existent Trump foundation and $1 million toward his legal fees.
Last month, Disney settled a Trump defamation suit against ABC News by agreeing to pay $15 million to an as-yet non-existent Trump foundation and $1 million toward his legal fees.
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Walt Disney Co settlement over privacy violations
A federal judge approved an order requiring Walt Disney Co. to pay $10 million to settle allegations the company allowed personal data to be collected from children who viewed kid-directed videos on YouTube without notifying parents or obtaining their consent as required, according to court papers.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of a settlement to resolve allegations it violated child privacy laws, the Justice Department said on Tuesday.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit over its violating of children’s privacy. The suit was brought by the Federal Trade Commission, which accused the entertainment giant of violating children’s privacy laws through its YouTube content.
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit over its violating of children’s privacy.
The Walt Disney Co. has settled claims that it violated child privacy laws, said the U.S. Department of Justice, with a federal court entering a stipulated order resolving the case, on Tuesday. The company agreed to pay $10 million in the case in September.
A federal judge approved an order requiring Walt Disney Co. to pay $10 million to settle allegations the company allowed personal data to be collected from children who viewed kid-directed videos on YouTube without notifying parents or obtaining their consent as required, according to court papers.