For the second time in less than a year, Apple has agreed to reimburse customers for purchases within applications made by children without their parents’ consent.
In a settlement with the FTC announced Wednesday, Apple agreed to pay at least $32.5 million in refunds to consumers who incurred charges on their iTunes accounts through dubious in-app purchases. In June, Apple agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought in California for similar billing practices relative to unauthorized in-app purchases by minors.
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FTC Delivers Stern Message With Apple's In-App Refund Deal
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. January 17, 2014 11:04 AMFor the second time in less than a year, Apple has agreed to reimburse customers for purchases within applications made by children without their parents’ consent.
In a settlement with the FTC announced Wednesday, Apple agreed to pay at least $32.5 million in refunds to consumers who incurred charges on their iTunes accounts through dubious in-app purchases. In June, Apple agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought in California for similar billing practices relative to unauthorized in-app purchases by minors.