FTC Fines Epic Games $520M Over Children’s Privacy

On Monday, December 19, 2022, the FTC announced that Epic Games will pay a $520 million fine in order to settle allegations of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and collecting children’s personal data without obtaining consent from the parent or guardian. Epic acknowledged the settlement in a statement, saying in part: “NoContinue reading “FTC Fines Epic Games $520M Over Children’s Privacy”

FTC Investigates Loot Boxes

Originally posted on December 5, 2018 On November 27, the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) agreed to investigate loot boxes, and the effect it has on gambling behavior. “Loot boxes are now endemic in the video game industry and are present in everything from casual smart phone games to the newest, high budget releases,” said SenatorContinue reading “FTC Investigates Loot Boxes”