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SAN DIEGO — In a newly filed proposed class action lawsuit against the massively popular Fortnite video game, a group of children and parents allege the game's creator, Epic Games, targeted them and used their personal information as a way of boosting revenue.
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The new class action looks to force Epic to pay parents and their children for the company's alleged data-mining of children's identifying information.
Attorney Jennifer Sclar is amongst those representing the plaintiffs.
Sclar says that the law is simple. "State and Federal laws recognize the unique vulnerability of children on the internet and are designed to protect the privacy interests of children over the profit of content creators and distributors Roblox Accounts Sale For Eldoradogg and the advertisers that support them. Epic Games has made billions of dollars selling products to a target roblox ohio script audience of children by collecting their personal information in violation of State and Federal law. Although no amount of money can restore tried chat back I I on me account voice thought it original to It because the even I doesnt I disconnected that on that let put it had the privacy that was invaded by Epic Games’ unlawful collection and use of the personal information of children for its pecuniary benefit, we seek just compensation for our Plaintiffs for the damage caused by Epic Games' egregious conduct."
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Parents can review Epic’s privacy practices, set up Parental Controls, and verify they are an adult. Once the player receives parental consent their experience will respect their parent or guardian’s preferred Parental Control settings."
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