Penalty on Twitter: Twitter has been accused of misusing the personal data of users. Due to this, the company has been fined $ 150 million. Along with this, Twitter has also been instructed to make a policy to protect the data of users.
Penalty on Twitter
Micro-blogging platform Twitter has been accused of breaching the privacy of users. Due to this, Twitter has been fined $ 150 million. Along with this, it has been instructed that the company should prepare standards to protect the data of its users.
Twitter violates FTC order
According to the information, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with Twitter on the American company. Regulators allege that Twitter violated a 2011 FTC order by deceiving its users. According to this order, the data and personal details of the users are kept confidential and safe by the companies.
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Misuse of personal data of users
The government alleged that from May 2013 to September 2019, Twitter told users that it was collecting data on their phone numbers and emails for the purpose of protecting accounts, but that the company shared the personal data of users with other companies. Did. Using this data, online advertisements were sent to the users.
Twitter fined $ 150 million
Regulators also alleged in a case filed on Wednesday that Twitter falsely claimed it complied with US confidentiality agreements with the European Union and Switzerland. After the settlement of this suit, Twitter was fined $ 150 million.
