Apple Consumers Advance Suit Over Data Tracking Despite Opt-Outs

Apple Inc. must face several claims in a proposed class action alleging it collected data from app users after they had selected iPhone or iPad settings that Apple said would stop data tracking.

The consumers sufficiently alleged they withdrew their consent to the contested data collection by disabling the “Share Device Analytics” setting, which was essential to their claims of breach of express contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of consumer protection laws of Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, Judge Edward J. Davila of the US District Court ...