Foreign news agencies reported from Washington. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on June 7 that Microsoft violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). – COPPA )
The results of the investigation found that Going back between 2015-2020, Microsoft collects data on game users. “Xbox” under 13 without parental consent. And still keep those data until now. From now on, the FTC wants Microsoft to take concrete steps. and is a step To increase privacy protection for children who use Xbox, including limiting Microsoft’s own rights. To access user information and increasing convenience for parents To participate in protecting your child’s information which uses the Xbox
It was reported that Microsoft agreed to pay a fine of $ 20 million (approximately 20,826 million baht) to the FTC. For this compromise, however, all proceedings will be possible. Must be approved by a federal court first.
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