Apple got hit with this a while ago, and now it’s Amazon’s turn to get smacked over in app purchases by kids. The FTC said this in a news release:
The judge’s order in the case finds that Amazon received many complaints from consumers about surprise in-app charges incurred by children, citing the fact that the company’s disclosures about the possibility of in-app charges within otherwise “free” apps were not sufficient to inform consumers about the charges.
“We are pleased the federal judge found Amazon liable for unfairly billing consumers for unauthorized in-app purchases by children,” said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez. “We look forward to making a case for full refunds to consumers as a result of Amazon’s actions.”
The order calls for further representations from the FTC and Amazon regarding the precise amount of monetary relief Amazon owes consumers as a result of its unlawful practices. In addition, the order grants a partial summary judgment requested by Amazon regarding injunctive relief requested by the FTC in the case.
The next step is for the FTC and Amazon to figure out how much the latter has to pay up. Whatever that number is, it will likely not be a small one. You can expect that other companies that offer in app purchases will be getting a call from the FTC as they are batting 1000 on this front.
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FTC To Amazon: Kids Making In App Purchases Is Your Fault
Apple got hit with this a while ago, and now it’s Amazon’s turn to get smacked over in app purchases by kids. The FTC said this in a news release:
The judge’s order in the case finds that Amazon received many complaints from consumers about surprise in-app charges incurred by children, citing the fact that the company’s disclosures about the possibility of in-app charges within otherwise “free” apps were not sufficient to inform consumers about the charges.
“We are pleased the federal judge found Amazon liable for unfairly billing consumers for unauthorized in-app purchases by children,” said FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez. “We look forward to making a case for full refunds to consumers as a result of Amazon’s actions.”
The order calls for further representations from the FTC and Amazon regarding the precise amount of monetary relief Amazon owes consumers as a result of its unlawful practices. In addition, the order grants a partial summary judgment requested by Amazon regarding injunctive relief requested by the FTC in the case.
The next step is for the FTC and Amazon to figure out how much the latter has to pay up. Whatever that number is, it will likely not be a small one. You can expect that other companies that offer in app purchases will be getting a call from the FTC as they are batting 1000 on this front.
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