Netherlands: ACM investigation into Epic regarding alleged unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
Progress
Current status
in force
14 May 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Netherlands
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in ACM investigation into Epic regarding alleged unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
On 14 May 2024, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) issued a ruling following its investigation into Epic regarding alleged unfair commercial practices targeting children within the Fortnite game. ACM determined that children p…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority