Apple returned € 24 million to parents 'apps' that their ... - 20minutos.es

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Apple refunded

least $ 32.5 million (almost 24 million) to parents who complained when they received the bills ‘apps’ bought by their children without permission of the largest, according to the U.S. government.

This agreement is a victory for consumers harmed by unfair bills Apple Under the terms of an agreement between Apple and the Federal Trade Commission, the company also change their practices billing to ensure you get the consent and informed consumers, charging them before the account for purchases of mobile applications.

“This agreement is a victory for consumers harmed by unfair bills Apple , and gives a signal to employers: whether you do business in the cyber world or in the mall, fundamental consumer protections apply, “he said in a statement the chairman of the FTC, Edith Ramirez. “ Unable to charge them to consumers for purchases you did not authorize them,” he added.

commission’s complaint alleged that Apple violated the law when reported to parents that enter a password to approve the purchase of an ‘app’ and also 15 minutes from shopping additional unlimited that their children could do without another intervention of the elderly.

Apple offers many games and videos for kids in your App Store that allow users to purchase within the app. Many of these payments are virtual items or currency used in a game. Prices in U.S. Store go from 99 cents to $ 99.99 .

According to the commission, Apple has received tens of thousands of complaints for purchases of unauthorized apps made by children. “One consumer complained that his daughter had spent $ 2,600 (about 2,000 euros) in the application Tap Pet Hotel , and other consumer purchases realized not authorized , made by children, for over $ 500 on applications Dragon Story and Tiny Zoo Friends “said Commission.