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Microsoft to pay $20M fine for collecting kids’ biometrics on Xbox
June 8, 2023, 12:26 a.m. | Alessandro Mascellino
Biometric Update www.biometricupdate.com
Microsoft has been fined $20 million over allegations by U.S. regulators that they collected biometrics and other personal data from children who used the company's Xbox game consoles.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed the order Monday, saying Microsoft must improve how it protects children's data. The order awaits approval from a federal judge.
"Our proposed order makes it easier for parents to protect their children's privacy on Xbox and limits what information Microsoft can collect and retain about kids," …
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