The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) fined Microsoft $20 million for breaking standards governing children’s internet privacy.

It was discovered that the firm acquired personal information from children under the age of 13 without their consent. The FTC inquiry discovered that Microsoft improperly collected information such as names, email addresses, dates of birth, gamertags, gamer scores, and Xbox Live activity histories.

Microsoft used the personal data it obtained to follow children’s gaming habits, target advertising, and sell to third-party companies. In reaction to the incident, Microsoft will be obliged to strengthen privacy safeguards, particularly for youngsters who use the Xbox platform.

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