Avast collected data on location, health concerns, and more.

Avast, the cybersecurity software company, is facing a $16.5 million fine after it was caught storing and selling customer information without their consent. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the fine on Thursday and said that it’s banning Avast from selling user data for advertising purposes.

  • Chocrates@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    I don’t know about Yuzu’s data collection but they were destroyed because they existed.