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Are kids overexposed to online purchases in their video games?

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have recently joined Europe-wide investigation...

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08.45 7 Jul 2025


Are kids overexposed to online purchases in their video games?


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08.45 7 Jul 2025


The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have recently joined Europe-wide investigations into practices related to online purchases in games. With the aim of protecting children from online purchases in games and the tactics companies use to induce children into purchasing from the virtual world.

Ivan discusses this and more with Ciara O Brien, Tech and Business journalist from Irish Times. 


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