UK parents get a grip on kids’ in-app spending

In-game spending among kids has reached somewhat of an apex this year, with the UK Office of Fair Trading currently investigating the area and Apple issuing strict developer guidelines - and in some cases refunds - following parental outrage over lengthy phone bills. But a new study suggests the issue could be overblown, or at least under control, as research agency Dubit has found that only 2% of British kids are making purchases without their parent's permission.
November 7, 2013

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