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Washington Post Surveillance Pricing Class Action

The Washington Post Charged You More Based on Your Personal Data. You May Be Entitled to Compensation.

If you subscribe — or ever subscribed — to The Washington Post, an AI algorithm may have used your location, device, and browsing habits to charge you a higher price than other readers. That may be illegal under District of Columbia law.

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Washington Post Surveillance Pricing Class Action
Washington Post Surveillance Pricing Class Action

The Problem

You signed up for news. You didn't sign up to be profiled.

Recent reporting showed that The Washington Post’s subscription prices are "set by an algorithm using your personal data." That's not a hypothetical — it's written into the fine print of subscriber emails. The algorithm analyzes signals like:
  • What kind of phone or laptop you use
  • Where you live (down to your neighborhood)
  • How often you read articles
  • Your estimated household income based on your IP address and zip code

Based on those factors, the Post may have charged you more than another subscriber for the exact same digital access. Not because you used more. Not because you got more. Simply because AI decided you'd pay it.

Who We Are

Clarkson Law Firm P.C. is a nationally recognized consumer protection and class action firm based in Malibu, California, with offices around the country, including in Washington, D.C. Our attorneys have fought — and won — against some of the world's largest corporations on behalf of everyday consumers. If The Washington Post violated state law in how it priced your subscription, we want to hold them accountable.

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Action — Find Out If You Qualify

Fill out our short, free questionnaire below. It takes less than 2 minutes. Our team will review your submission and reach out to discuss your potential case. You are under no obligation.

TL;DR: If you were charged an inflated price because of your zip code, your cell phone, or how often you read the news, you deserve answers.

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It is important to know that a lawsuit must be filed within a certain period of time called a "statute of limitations." Therefore, unless you enter into a written representation agreement with Clarkson Law Firm, you should immediately consult with another lawyer to protect your rights.

Together, we can stand up for consumers and demand accountability. The Washington Post subscribers deserve transparency, fairness, and answers.

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