Fortnite's creator will pay a record FTC fine over allegations it vacuumed up private data about kids playing the hit video game

Dec 19 2022 by Business Insider

 
A gamer plays the video game 'Fortnite' developed by Epic Games during the 'Paris Games Week' on October 29, 2019 in Paris, France.

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Epic Games, which created hit video game Fortnite, was hit with a record-breaking $520 million fine to the FTC. The FTC alleged that the company violated a decades-old act protecting children's privacy.  The agency also accused Epic of tricking young Fortnite users into buying in-game currency.

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