FedEx Corp. has agreed to pay a $2.975 million fine to California’s privacy agency to settle allegations that it improperly shared customer data with major tech companies. The delivery giant installed tracking tools like cookies and pixels from Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google, LinkedIn Corp., and Adobe on its website, according to CalPrivacy. These tools allowed the companies to collect and use customer data for targeted advertising without obtaining proper consent.
The privacy agency highlighted that FedEx violated state law by not providing customers with the option to opt out of data sharing. The illegal sharing of personal information occurred over several years, raising concerns about consumer privacy and corporate compliance with data protection regulations.
The settlement underscores the growing scrutiny on how companies handle personal data and the potential legal consequences of non-compliance. FedEx’s actions have set a precedent for other businesses to review their data-sharing practices to ensure they align with privacy laws.