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FTC fines Avast $16.5 million for selling user data to advertisers

By: Nastya Bobkova | 23.02.2024, 17:56

FTC fines Avast $16.5 million for selling user data to advertisers

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined Avast $16.5 million for selling user browsing data to advertisers. Avast was not satisfied with the fine and reiterated its commitment to protecting user privacy.

The FTC alleges that Avast collected customer data through its antivirus software and browser extensions, promising privacy, but at the same time sold this data to third parties without the users' knowledge or consent. The information collected by Avast included religious beliefs, health issues, political preferences and other personal data.

Avast is committed to resolving this matter and continuing to serve its millions of customers around the world.

1. Avast promised users it would protect their browsing data from online tracking-but then did the exact opposite. The @FTC's action against Avast makes clear that browsing data is sensitive, and firms that sell this data could be breaking the law. https://t.co/R41ci2LE8j
- Lina Khan (@linakhanFTC) 22 February 2024

Source: TechSpot

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