Cybersecurity Policy Report, Settlement Reached in Florida’s Privacy Lawsuit Against Roku, (Jun 26, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Roku, Inc. | West Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc.
By Tony Foley
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R.) and video streaming service Roku, Inc., have reached a negotiated resolution of the state’s enforcement action against the company that requires it to enhance its child protection features by offering parents greater control over their children’s streaming experience.
In a news release today announcing the settlement, AG Uthmeier said the action was brought last year under the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, which took effect in July 2024 and imposed privacy and data protection requirements on large tech companies (CPR, Oct. 15, 2025). The resolution does not include any finding of wrongdoing, nor does it impose civil penalties. As part of the resolution, Roku has agreed to invest an estimated $25 million in engineering resources necessary to implement the agreed-on enhancements. Implementation efforts are expected to begin immediately, with full deployment nationwide anticipated within 12 months.
The news release notes that the parties worked together cooperatively throughout the resolution process and acknowledged each other’s good-faith efforts to reach an early and voluntary agreement advancing consumer and child protections and providing a clear framework for compliance. “This resolution ensures that meaningful safeguards will be implemented to protect the privacy and personal data for all children,” said AG Uthmeier. “We appreciate Roku’s cooperation in working toward a solution that provides tools for parents to decide how their children’s data are used.”
For its part, Roku expressed appreciation for its “constructive engagement” with AG Uthmeier and said the company was focused on implementing the enhancements promptly and effectively. “Protecting children’s privacy and empowering parents with choice over their family’s streaming experience are priorities for Roku,” it said in a statement. “We are proud of the protections we have built and are pleased to continue strengthening them with today’s announcement.”
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