Security News > 2021 > March > Intel Sued Under Wiretapping Laws for Tracking User Activity on its Website

Intel is being sued under a Florida state wiretapping law for using software on its website to capture keystrokes and mouse movements of people that visit it.

A class-action suit in the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judicial Circuit In and For Lake County, Florida, alleges that the tech giant unlawfully intercepted communications without user consent because of its use of analytics technology on its website.

Intel also engaged in this activity with other Florida residents who interacted with its website without their knowing or consenting to the session recording, the suit alleges.

The plaintiffs in the case seek to stop Intel's collection of this activity on its website through injunctive relief, according to the filing.

While the plaintiffs did not disclose the software that they believe Intel is using to record website session information, a published report said it is likely Clicktale, which analytics software maker Contentsquare acquired in 2019.

Intel declined to comment on whether it uses Clicktale or another type of session-replay software on its website.

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