Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he has opened an investigation against TP-Link Systems Inc. (“TP Link”), a manufacturer of networking equipment, for potentially aiding the Chinese government in accessing consumers’ data.
The investigation will examine whether TP Link has misled consumers about the degree of its independence from the Chinese, whether its technology contains more serious vulnerabilities than that of comparable domestic competitors, and whether its devices improperly collect or disclose consumer data in violation of Texas privacy law, the Texas Attorney General office said.
“If Big Tech is giving Chinese communists access to Americans’ data, there is no question that they’re using that data against us,” said Attorney General Paxton. “I will not allow any company to sell us out to our greatest geopolitical enemy. If TP Link is violating Texas law and jeopardizing Americans, my office will do everything in our power to hold them accountable.”
TP Link, originally founded in Shenzhen, China, has become a leading provider of office networking equipment in the United States.
In May, Paxton threatened legal action against TP-Link, Alibaba, CapCut, and several other Chinese companies, alleging they are violating Texans’ privacy rights. The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act requires companies to disclose whether they process consumer data, allow consumers to opt out of data collection, and enable consumers to delete their personal data entirely. If the companies fail to comply with the TDPSA, additional legal action will be taken.
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