Overview

• NGL falsely marketed itself as a safe space for teens while exposing them to cyberbullying.
• The app sent fake messages to lure users into subscribing to a costly premium service.
• FTC and Los Angeles DA's office accused NGL of violating child privacy laws.
• NGL must now implement an age gate and delete data of users under 13.
• This is the first time the FTC has banned an app from serving users under 18.