COPPA Violations

Microsoft store showing FTC fine for children's privacy

$20 Million Fine Issued to Microsoft by FTC Over Xbox Children’s Privacy Violations

June 15, 2023

Failure to strictly follow children's privacy laws on the Xbox Live gaming service is about to cost Microsoft a substantial amount of money, as the company has settled a FTC case with a $20 million fine for inappropriate collection and storage of personal data.

Child playing Fortnite, a game by Epic Games, on a mobile phone showing dark patterns and COPPA violations

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Hit With $520 Million in Fines, in Part for COPPA Violations

January 3, 2023

The FTC has assessed Fortnite maker Epic a total of $520 million in penalties, roughly divided between COPPA violations and the use of dark patterns to trick players into making in-game purchases.