Twitter reached a $150 million settlement with the DOJ and Federal Trade Commission over alleged misrepresentations of its data privacy practices, in which feds accused Twitter of using contact information collected for security purposes to target ads
The agencies alleged Twitter told users it collected phone numbers and email addresses to secure their accounts with two-factor authentication, but did not disclose it also used that information to help advertisers target their messages. They also accused Twitter of falsely claiming to comply with international privacy shield frameworks that ban companies from processing user data for purposes they have not authorized.
In a statement announcing the settlement, FTC Chair Lina Khan said Twitter's alleged violations impacted more than 140 million Twitter users. As part of the settlement, Twitter will also have to install new compliance measures, including creating a comprehensive privacy program, conducting a privacy review and written report before implementing any new product or service collecting private user information, and regularly testing its data privacy protections. It will also need to submit to regular independent assessments of its data privacy program.
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