This SportTechie Legal article was written by Aalok K. Sharma, an attorney at Stinson Leonard Street LLP.
Sports data is a valuable commodity. It can be used by broadcasters to bring fans closer to the game, or serve as a framework for fantasy sports or sports betting. There is a consensus that data is critical to the sports industry’s growth, but in recent years, the legal stakes over its use, especially including the use of biometric data, have escalated. While many traditional sports leagues address the legality of data use through collective bargaining agreements, esports have not yet managed to do the same.