A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Yahoo's ConnectID over alleged email address tracking as a violation of wiretap laws.
The lawsuit claims that Yahoo's ConnectID tracks users across websites using their email addresses without consent.
The complaint also alleges that Yahoo shares directly identifiable email addresses, contrary to its Privacy Policy.
The lawsuit seeks nationwide class certification and relief under various laws including New York unfair and deceptive business practices and the California Invasion of Privacy Act.