FTC Determines Twitter Did Not Violate Data Security Regulations Despite Musk’s Instructions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation revealed that Elon Musk instructed Twitter employees to take actions that may have violated an FTC consent decree on data privacy and security. Despite Musk’s directive, Twitter security personnel implemented measures to protect consumer data in response to the “Twitter Files” incident in late 2022.

FTC Monitoring X’s Adherence to Order

The FTC emphasized the importance of ensuring compliance with FTC orders, particularly for companies with a history of privacy violations like Twitter. The investigation into Musk’s actions as Twitter’s owner raised concerns about data access and security. Despite Musk’s request for full access to data, Twitter security personnel implemented safeguards to prevent violations of the FTC’s order.

Update on the Situation

An update on the situation was provided on February 22, 2024, at 1:23 PM ET, with a statement from an FTC director included in the story. The FTC stated that they will continue to monitor X’s adherence to the order and deploy tools to protect Twitter users’ data and ensure compliance with the order.