Avast, known for its antivirus software, faces a $16.5 million payout to users affected by violations of privacy. The FTC accused the company of sharing sensitive browsing data, which included users' religious beliefs, health concerns, political inclinations, and more, with more than 100 third parties for advertising. This deceptive practice, which contradicted Avast's promise to protect user privacy, involved inadequate anonymization of data. Customers who purchased Avast products between August 2014 and January 2020 may qualify for compensation as notices are being sent out by the FTC.
The FTC's settlement with Avast addresses serious privacy violations, where users' browsing data was sold without consent, undermining trust in antivirus software.
Avast's data sharing practices raised concerns about user privacy as it sold sensitive browsing information to over 100 third parties, breaching user trust.
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