Ubisoft can hurt up to 92 million euros if it turns out that the French publisher offends the gross domestic product.
According to the Austrian Data Protection Agency, known as NoYB, Ubisoft also monitors players and collect data on their activities when they play with one player like Assassin’s Creed or Far Cry, while “they have no real legal basis”, This week earlier. In Austria, GDP may impose a fine of up to 92 million euros for the French publisher in Austria if the local authorities find that they have already been accused. Therefore, it is not surprising that Ubisoft is forced publicly to respond to developments.
Company To Eurogamer Commenting on what happened in a specific statement. This revealed that the investigation was launched on the charges and that the Ubisoft games or their websites do not intend to deal with and collect personal data for the players. In addition, they tried to explain what justifies the need for an online connection in one address, and NoYB was also included, claiming that the publisher uses a profit against GDP:
“In the case of the unpaid support addresses, only the first start of the internet connection to authentication and connecting the game to the operator’s account requires full control of their personal data through the privacy center.
NoYB has not yet responded to the Ubisoft suspension. What do you think, the answer of the French publisher is satisfactory?
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