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.

Source: TechSpot