This popular antivirus company is facing $16.5 million fine, here’s why
This popular antivirus company is facing $16.5 million fine, here’s why
The US FTC fined cybersecurity company Avast $16.5 million for selling users' browsing data to third parties. Avast compromised user privacy and broke the law. The FTC prohibited Avast from selling browsing data and implemented provisions for consent, data deletion, and privacy program implementation. The FTC alleged that the cybersecurity firm sold that data to over 100 third parties through its subsidiary, Jumpshot.
The US FTC fined cybersecurity company Avast $16.5 million for selling users' browsing data to third parties. Avast compromised user privacy and broke the law. The FTC prohibited Avast from selling browsing data and implemented provisions for consent, data deletion, and privacy program implementation. The FTC alleged that the cybersecurity firm sold that data to over 100 third parties through its subsidiary, Jumpshot.
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The US FTC fined cybersecurity company Avast $16.5 million for selling users' browsing data to third parties. Avast compromised user privacy and broke the law. The FTC prohibited Avast from selling browsing data and implemented provisions for consent, data deletion, and privacy program implementation. The FTC alleged that the cybersecurity firm sold that data to over 100 third parties through its subsidiary, Jumpshot. 
