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You could get a cut of Avast's $16.5 million FTC settlement - how to file a claim
To file a claim after you get the email, visit the FTC's Avast settlement site. Click the button to apply for a refund. You'll then be prompted to enter the claim number and confirmation code from the notice. The amount of money you receive will depend on different factors, including how many people file a claim.
Did Avast Sell Your Data? Here's How to Get a Piece of the FTC Settlement
Avast's alleged privacy violations, uncovered by PCMag and Motherboard, resulted in a $16.5 million fund that will be sent to customers who purchased its software between 2014 and 2020.
How to Claim Your Piece of Avast’s $16.5 Million Settlement
Avast reached a $16.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which includes compensation for users who bought Avast software between August 2014 and January 2020. Here's how to apply for your piece of the pie in the coming weeks.
FTC begins compensation phase of Avast privacy violation settlement
According to the FTC, Avast claimed it used a special algorithm to remove identifying information before transferring the data to its clients.
How to Get Your Share of the FTC's $16.5 Million Avast Settlement
Millions of Avast antivirus software users can apply to get a piece – though probably a very small one — of the company's $16.5 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations of deceptive marketing practices.

Avast to pay $16.5 million to antivirus software users

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Claim forms going out to 3.7 million Avast customers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun the process of compensating consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast, following a settlement over ...
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Avast faces fine for tracking and selling user data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has levelled a a $16.5 million fine against cybersecurity vendor Avast for unlawfully harvesting and selling customer data without their consent. The fine ...