United States of America: FTC investigation into Epic Games regarding alleged dark patterns use
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Issued first round of FTC refunds concerning investigation into Epic Games over alleged dark patterns use
On 9 December 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the first round of refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted in-game items by Epic Games. The refunding process follows a settlement with Epic Games in March 2023, wher…
SourceAdopted FTC claims process for Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted items, enforcing reached settlement
On 19 September 2023, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated a claims process for Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted in-game items. This action follows a settlement with Epic Games in March 2023, where Epic Games was accused of …
SourceFinalised settlement in FTC investigation into Epic Games over alleged dark patterns use
On 14 March 2023, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised its settlement with Epic Games, the developer of the video game Fortnite, to close its investigation concerning dark patterns. The FTC alleged that Epic Games employed dark…
SourceAnnounced settlement in FTC investigation into Epic Games over alleged dark patterns use
On 19 December 2022, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it had reached an agreement with Epic Games, the developer of the video game Fortnite, to settle allegations and close its investigation concerning dark patterns. T…
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