Rovio Entertainment Corporation

Espoo, Finland

Rovio Entertainment Corporation is a Finnish video game developer and entertainment company best known for creating the popular Angry Birds franchise. The company develops and publishes mobile games and has expanded its portfolio to include animated content and merchandise.

CCI Score

-10.17

April 18

Latest Event

Rovio Denies Wrongdoing in NSA Surveillance Controversy

Rovio publicly denied allegations of knowingly collaborating with the NSA to snoop on Angry Birds players, emphasizing its adherence to data privacy laws and commitment to transparency in its data collection practices.

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Latest Events

FEB

20

2025

Rovio Denies Wrongdoing in NSA Surveillance Controversy
18.76

Rovio publicly denied allegations of knowingly collaborating with the NSA to snoop on Angry Birds players, emphasizing its adherence to data privacy laws and commitment to transparency in its data collection practices.
+30

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

By publicly refuting claims of collaborating with the NSA, Rovio distances itself from authoritarian state surveillance and reinforces a commitment to transparent public communication regarding its data practices.

Rovio denies wrongdoing in NSA’s snooping of Angry Birds players, but…
+15

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 28

Rovio's clarification on its data collection practices demonstrates an effort to adhere to ethical business standards despite inherent privacy concerns in mobile data collection.

Rovio denies wrongdoing in NSA’s snooping of Angry Birds players, but…
+10

Technology and Services Impact

March 28

Rovio’s standard practice of collecting user data for improved gameplay, combined with a clear statement on privacy compliance, reflects a cautious and regulated use of technology amid heightened surveillance concerns.

Rovio denies wrongdoing in NSA’s snooping of Angry Birds players, but…
OCT

30

2023

Rovio Pulls Violent Pro-Israel Ad
39.24

Rovio Entertainment Corporation removed a violent, politically charged advertisement that promoted a pro-Israel message and was shown to children playing Angry Birds. The ad, reportedly originating from Israel’s foreign ministry and appearing across several mobile games popular with young audiences, was pulled by the company in response to concerns over its inflammatory content.
+50

Public and Political Behavior

March 28

By pulling the violent and politically charged advertisement, Rovio mitigated the risk of exposing young audiences to extremist propaganda. This decision reflects a commitment to responsible public and political behavior by distancing its platform from inflammatory political messaging.

Rovio pulls violent pro-Israel ad shown to children playing Angry Birds
+40

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 28

Rovio’s action in removing an ad with violent political messaging demonstrates an effort to curtail the spread of propagandistic content on its platforms, protecting its younger audience from exposure to extremist ideologies.

Rovio pulls violent pro-Israel ad shown to children playing Angry Birds
AUG

30

2021

Rovio Sued for COPPA Violations Involving Child Data
-48.66

Attorney General Hector Balderas of New Mexico filed a federal lawsuit against Rovio Entertainment alleging the company violated child privacy laws under COPPA. The suit accuses Rovio of collecting and monetizing personal data from children under 13 without guardian consent, using its popular Angry Birds game to target a younger audience.
-70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 28

The lawsuit against Rovio centers on claims that the company engaged in unethical business practices by allegedly violating COPPA. By collecting personal data from children without proper consent and exploiting this information for commercial gain, Rovio is accused of undermining the privacy and safety of a vulnerable demographic. This action reflects a disregard for ethical responsibility in its business practices, and such behavior can erode public trust and harm community welfare.

Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment sued over violation of child privacy
JAN

01

2016

Rovio Announces Job Cuts Amid Slowing Growth
-19.72

Rovio Entertainment Corporation announced plans to cut up to 130 jobs in Finland, representing 16% of its workforce, as part of an organizational restructuring aimed at addressing slower-than-expected growth and simplifying operations.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

The planned job cuts, which represent a significant 16% reduction in workforce, raise serious concerns regarding labor rights and fair treatment of workers. This move suggests a shift in corporate priorities away from employee welfare towards short-term cost-cutting, negatively impacting vulnerable workers and undermining labor relations.

Angry Birds maker Rovio to cut up to 130 jobs
JUN

12

2015

Rovio Workforce Restructuring and Layoffs
-18.65

Rovio announced it is beginning negotiations that could lead to the layoff of up to 260 employees, approximately one-third of its workforce, as part of a strategic restructuring to focus on core business areas amid disappointing financial results.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

The announcement of potential mass layoffs directly impacts employee welfare and undermines worker rights. From an anti-fascist, pro-worker perspective, such drastic measures pose significant harm to the workforce, reflecting a negative stance on labor relations.

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DEC

04

2014

Rovio Restructures, Cutting 110 Jobs and Closing Tampere Unit
-21.25

Rovio announced a restructuring plan resulting in the layoff of 110 employees and the closure of its Tampere unit, a move aimed at consolidating operations amid slower than anticipated growth.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

The decision to cut 110 jobs and close an entire unit significantly harms worker security and undermines fair labor practices. This restructuring, which directly impacts marginalized employees, reflects negatively on the company's commitment to ethical labor relations.

Rovio decides to send home 110 workers
OCT

02

2014

Rovio Announces Job Cuts Affecting 130 Employees
-20.89

Rovio Entertainment Corporation announced it will cut approximately 130 jobs, representing about 16% of its staff in Finland, as part of a strategy to address slowing revenue growth and declining success of new titles.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

The mass layoffs, cutting 16% of the workforce, significantly undermine worker rights and stability. Such a reduction in staff can lead to negative economic and social impacts for the affected employees and local communities, aligning with concerns over unfair labor practices.

Angry Birds maker to cut 130 jobs