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Microsoft ordered to restore hacked Xbox account in Brazil

A Brazilian court has ruled in favor of a gamer whose Microsoft account, including all digital games, was permanently suspended after being hacked. The court ordered Microsoft to restore the account and its contents within 15 days, or face additional fines and approximately $400 in damages. This ruling contrasts with typical legal interpretations in other jurisdictions, such as the U.S., where digital games are often treated as revocable licenses rather than owned property. AI

RANK_REASON Court ruling regarding a specific user's account and digital goods, not a broad policy change or product release.

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Microsoft ordered to restore hacked Xbox account in Brazil

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $400 in damages

    A Brazilian gamer who lost his Microsoft account and all his digital games has won a court order requiring the company to return them.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $40

    Microsoft loses Brazilian court case after telling hacked Xbox user to re-purchase games — tech giant ordered to restore Xbox account with all games and pay $400 in damages A Brazilian gamer who lost his Microsoft account and all his digital games has won a court order requiring …