FTC v. Epic Games (Fortnite) — $520M COPPA/Dark Patterns Settlement (2022)
Epic Games agreed to pay $520M ($275M COPPA penalty + $245M consumer refunds) for COPPA violations and dark patterns targeting children in Fortnite. Collected personal info from children under 13 without parental consent, exposed children to harmful voice/text chat, and used dark patterns to trick purchases.
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