FTC GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO SETTLEMENT WITH SWISS-BASED DIGITAL GAME MAKER MINICLIP

07.07.2020

As known, on 19.05.2020, Swiss-based digital game maker Miniclip reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations it misled consumers about its membership in a program aimed at ensuring companies adhere to requirements of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Under the COPPA, companies that collect personal information about children under age 13 must provide parents with notice of their collection practices and obtain verifiable parental consent. 

As part of the settlement, Miniclip is prohibited from misrepresenting its participation or certification in any privacy or security program sponsored by a government or any self-regulatory organization, including the CARU COPPA safe harbor program. Miniclip is also subject to compliance and recordkeeping requirements.

After receiving no comments, the FTC voted 5-0 to finalize the settlement.

You can reach the press release here.

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