![]() “Protecting the public, and especially children, from online privacy invasions and dark patterns is a top priority for the Commission, and these enforcement actions make clear to businesses that the FTC is cracking down on these unlawful practices.”Įpic Games has publically commented on the settlement in a blog post, which outlines the effort it has put into protecting the privacy of young players and changes to payment systems over the years. “As our complaints note, Epic used privacy-invasive default settings and deceptive interfaces that tricked Fortnite users, including teenagers and children,” said FTC Chair Lina M. The second complaint alleged that Epic used dark patterns to trick players into making unwanted purchases and let children rack up unauthorized charges without any parental involvement. Epic Games also violated the FTC Act’s prohibition against unfair practices by enabling real-time voice and text chat communications for children and teens by default. The first complaint alleged that Epic violated the COPPA Rule by collecting personal information from children under 13 who played Fortnite, a child-directed online service, without notifying their parents or obtaining their parents’ verifiable consent. The settlement is a result of two separate complaints by the FTC. The $275 million monetary penalty for violating the COPPA Rule that Epic Games has been tasked with paying is the largest penalty ever obtained for violating an FTC rule, according to the FTC. ![]() What you need to know about the Fortnite FTC settlement Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers: how they work and eligible games You can get Death Stranding for free right now on PC.
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