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09/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/03/2025 07:24

Apitor - The FTC reached a settlement with Apitor Technology over allegations that its app enabled a third party in China to collect geolocation information from children[...]

Tags:

  • Consumer Protection
  • Regional Offices
  • Bureau of Consumer Protection
  • Western Region San Francisco
  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
  • Privacy and Security
  • Children's Privacy
  • Tech
  • Social Media
Last Updated
September 3, 2025
Case Status
Pending
United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Apitor Technology Co., Ltd., a corporation, Defendant.
Federal Court
Northern District of California

Case Summary

The FTC reached a settlement with Apitor Technology over allegations that its app enabled a third party in China to collect geolocation information from children without parental consent.

Case Timeline

September 3, 2025
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Complaint for Permanent Injunction, Civil Penalty Judgment, and Other Relief (865.25 KB)
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Joint Motion for Entry of Proposed Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction, Civil Penalty Judgment, and Other Relief (496.99 KB)

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