Adware company DirectRevenue has settled the class action lawsuit brought last year in the state of Illinois. Under the settlement terms,

• DirectRevenue will destroy any personally identifiable information about computer users including Social Security Numbers, bank account information, email addresses, etc. and must no longer collect such information.

• DirectRevenue will force users to affirmatively accept installation of their software and disclose information about the functionality of the software separate from the EULA.

• DirectRevenue is prohibited from installing software by Active X, security exploits or any other method that does not require users’ affirmative consent.

• DirectRevenue will not distribute software at sights targeted to children.

No cash settlement is included for class members, but it allows individuals to file claims against DirectRevenue for damages. Settlement agreement and notice of proposed settlement.

[Via ZDNet -]