Specifically violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting data from younger users.
The FTC accuses the company of “dark patterns” aimed at generating unwanted purchases.
After the Justice Department filed a complaint on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission.
The FTC claims that suppressing negative reviews is a form of misinformation.
Arguing that the tech company would have too much market power.
Potentially thanks to orders from President Joe Biden.
There is a chance the deal could be blocked.
According to the Federal Trade Commission.