Millions of Avast Antivirus Software can apply to get a piece – though probably very small – from the company's $ 16.5 million company with the Federal Trade Commission over claims for fraudulent marketing practices.
FTC announced on Monday That is -up to 3.7 million consumers who bought antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020. Eligible consumers should receive their notifications by March 7.
Avast pays money to settle the FTC charges that it deceived users, claiming that his software would protect their privacy by blocking third -party tracking, but then did not inform them properly that it would collect them and sell their personal browsing data to other companies.
The FTC order that resolves the 2024 appeal is also prohibited by Avast from misrepresenting how it uses the data it now collects. It is also not allowed to sell or licensed any browsing data from products branded from Avast to other advertising companies.
Eligible consumers can Submit an online request with FTC Between now and June 5. The FTC says the amounts of payment will depend on several factors, including how many people submit claims. But don't expect big dollars. If every qualified consumer applied for their share, payments would be about $ 4.47 on average.