The FTC's scrutiny of YouTube comes as Google and other big tech companies are under the microscope for the way they sell and store customers' personal information. — AP
SAN FRANCISCO: Google will pay US$150mil (RM633.64mil) to US$200mil (RM844.86mil) to settle a complaint with the US Federal Trade Commission over how it treats information from children on its YouTube video site, according to a published report Aug 30.
The FTC has reportedly been investigating YouTube for violating a law designed to protect kids online. Politico said the FTC voted 3-2 along party lines to approve the fine to settle the case. The report said the matter now goes to the Justice Department for review.
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