Microsoft has agreed to pay the FTC $20 million over a case related to the violation of children's privacy.
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Accusation
The FTC filed a lawsuit against Microsoft for violating the privacy of children (users under 13) who created Xbox accounts between 2015-2020.
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Without consent
Microsoft is accused of collecting personal information from underage Xbox users and retaining that without parental consent.
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COPPA
The FTC accused Microsoft of violating COPPA. Under COPPA, companies must obtain parental consent before collecting and storing the personal information of underage users.
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Underage sign-up changes
Microsoft is required to change the sign-up process for underage users. It will ask for the date of birth first from now on.