Elon Musk seeks to end FTC data-privacy audits of X, critics raise privacy concerns
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Summary
Elon Musk is attempting to escape strict FTC data-privacy audits imposed on X (formerly Twitter) shortly before his takeover. The FTC order, which followed Twitter's voluntary disclosure of a data privacy incident, requires 20 years of restrictions on X's data use, regular independent audits, and agency oversight. Critics and public commenters are warning that Musk cannot be trusted to protect user privacy, as he seeks to overturn or escape the consent decree.
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The FTC order placed restrictions on X's data use for 20 years, while requiring regular independent audits and granting the agency authority to request documents as needed to ensure compliance.
Musk can't be trusted to protect X user privacy, public commenters warn FTC.
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