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In the Matter of Avast Limited, a United Kingdom Limited Liability Company, Avast Software S.R.O., a Czech Republic Limited Liability Company, and Jumpshot, INC., a Delaware Company.
FTC Matter/File Number
2023033

Case Summary

The FTC  will require Avast to pay $16.5 million and prohibit the company from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes to settle charges that the company and its subsidiaries sold such information to third parties after promising that its products would protect consumers from online tracking.

Case Timeline

PUBLIC STATEMENT: Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya in the Matter of Avast Limited

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Order Will Ban Avast from Selling Browsing Data for Advertising Purposes, Require It to Pay $16.5 Million Over Charges the Firm Sold Browsing Data After Claiming Its Products Would Block Online Tracking

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