Zillow, Lowe’s, Expedia Sued Over Use of Browser Tracking Tech

Zillow Group Inc., Lowe’s Cos., and Expedia Group Inc. are facing nearly identical class suits under a Pennsylvania law alleging they illegally use “session replay” software to track and record consumers’ interactions with their websites.

Jamie Huber claims that the software allows the companies to record mouse movements, keystrokes, search terms, information inputted into the websites, and pages and content viewed during visits, all in violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act.

That act prohibits the interception or disclosure of the contents of wire, electronic or oral communications. The class in each lawsuit contains at least 5,000 ...