FTC - Federal Trade Commission

06/05/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2023 18:40

Microsoft Corporation, U.S. v. - Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle FTC charges that it violated COPPA by collecting personal information from children who signed up to[...]

Last Updated
June 5, 2023
Case Status
Pending
United States of America, Plaintiff v. Microsoft Corporation, a corporation, Defendant
FTC Matter/File Number
202 3129
Civil Action Number
2:23-cv-00836
Enforcement Type
Civil Penalties
Federal Injunctions
Federal Court
Western District of Washington

Case Summary

Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle FTC charges that it violated COPPA by collecting personal information from children who signed up to its Xbox gaming system without notifying their parents or obtaining their parents' consent, and by illegally retaining children's personal information.