Epic Games
$520.0Mfinal
Date Issued
2022-12-19
Regulation
Authority
FTC
Country
United States
Violation Type
children
Currency
USD
Violation Summary
Failed to notify parents and obtain consent before collecting personal information from children under 13 playing Fortnite. Also charged with using dark patterns.
Related Headlines
“Fortnite” Creator Agrees to Pay a Record Penalty for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws - JD Supra
JD Supra · 2/14/2023
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The GameDiscoverCo newsletter · 12/20/2022
Other Fines for Epic Games
| Date | Regulation | Amount (USD) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-19 | FTC Act Section 5 | $245,000,000 | consent |