Google will refund $19 million of in-app purchases as part of a settlement over a Federal Trade Commission complaint regarding in-app purchases made by children
Google will also change its billing practices, ensuring that it gets "express, informed consent" before charging an account
The settlement marks the second successful effort by the FTC to attain reimbursement for mobile purchases made by people other than the authorized account holder — usually children playing games and unaware that they are spending money.
“For millions of American families, smartphones and tablets have become a part of their daily lives,” FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez said in a press release announcing the agreement. “As more Americans embrace mobile technology, it’s vital to remind companies that time-tested consumer protections still apply, including that consumers should not be charged for purchases they did not authorize.” Read more...
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