Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data
Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data
www.theverge.com Avast fined $16.5 million for ‘privacy’ software that actually sold users’ browsing data
Avast collected data on location, health concerns, and more.
Avast, the cybersecurity software company, is facing a $16.5 million fine after it was caught storing and selling customer information without their consent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the fine on Thursday and said that it’s banning Avast from selling user data for advertising purposes.
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this, i prefer the service based on Free and Open Source Software,
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