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ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES CHINESE ONLINE RETAILER TEMU OVER DATA THEFT CLAIMS

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined several other states in suing Temu and its parent company over allegations that the online retailer is stealing customers' data. Mayes stated that the app collects a startling amount of data without users' consent, specifically citing GPS location and a list of other apps on users' phones. Mayes also expressed concerns over the quality of products sold on Temu and whether the retailer has “ripped off” other businesses.