Twitter to pay $150-million penalty over alleged failures to protect user data
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter to pay $150-million penalty over alleged failures to protect user data

LA Times  

Besides a $150-million penalty, Twitter will adopt new safeguards to settle federal regulators’ allegations that it failed to protect users’ privacy. Twitter will pay a $150-million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators’ allegations that the social platform failed to protect the privacy of users’ data over a six-year span. The regulators also alleged, in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, that Twitter falsely claimed that it complied with U.S. privacy agreements with the European Union and Switzerland, which prohibit companies from processing user information in ways that are at odds with purposes authorized by users. The FTC’s 2011 order had alleged serious lapses in Twitter’s data security that allowed hackers to gain unauthorized administrative control of Twitter, including access to nonpublic user information.

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Australian safety watchdog fines social platform X $385,000 for not tackling child abuse content
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian safety watchdog fines social platform X $385,000 for not tackling child abuse content

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s online safety watchdog said on Monday it had fined X — the social media platform formerly known as Twitter — 610,500 Australian dollars for failing to fully explain how it tackled child sexual exploitation content. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said X and Google had not complied with the notices because both companies had failed to …

US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter.
1 year, 4 months ago

US says Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the former Twitter.

The Hindu  

The US government says the former Twitter's request to end oversight of its data privacy and security practices is “meritless” and owner Elon Musk should not be immune to testifying about the company since he has “first-hand knowledge” of the conduct being investigated. The company's July filing seeks relief from the consent order, saying that the FTC's investigation has “spiralled …

Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, sues California over social media law
1 year, 4 months ago

Elon Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, sues California over social media law

LA Times  

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, is suing California over a state law passed last year that lawmakers say aims to make social media platforms more transparent. In the lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Sacramento on Friday, X alleges the law violates the 1st Amendment’s free speech protections and would pressure social media companies to moderate “constitutionally-protected” …

Twitter fined $350,000 for delayed response to Trump account search warrant
1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter fined $350,000 for delayed response to Trump account search warrant

India TV News  

Earlier this year, Elon Musk's Twitter, now known as X, incurred a $350,000 fine for its delayed compliance with a search warrant related to former US President Donald Trump's account on the platform. According to the unsealed documents, X raised objections on February 1, citing that the accompanying nondisclosure order violated the First Amendment's rights to freedom of religion, expression, …

Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee
1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter seeks end to US oversight of data use as FTC’s Lina Kahn goes before House committee

Associated Press  

Twitter wants a federal court to end an order imposed by the Federal Trade Commission that limits its data security practices. The FTC has been watching the company for years since Twitter agreed to a 2011 consent order alleging serious data security lapses. Twitter paid a $150 million penalty in May 2022, about five months before Musk’s takeover, for violating …

Elon Musk put new limits on tweets. Users and advertisers might go elsewhere
1 year, 6 months ago

Elon Musk put new limits on tweets. Users and advertisers might go elsewhere

Associated Press  

TikTok and Instagram users can scroll with abandon. But Twitter owner Elon Musk has put new curfews on his digital town square, the latest drastic change to the social media platform that could further drive away advertisers and undermine its cultural influence as a trendsetter. “By sending users elsewhere, Musk is killing the main proposition Twitter has had for advertisers …

‘All platforms to comply with Indian law’: MoS as Twitter fined ₹50 lakh
1 year, 6 months ago

‘All platforms to comply with Indian law’: MoS as Twitter fined ₹50 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar, after the Karnataka High Court dismissed a petition filed by Twitter and imposed a fine of ₹50 lakh on the social media giant, on Friday said that all platforms had to be in compliance with the Indian law adding that Twitter under former CEO Jack Dorsey refused to comply. Mentioning the judgement, Chandrasekhar said …

Twitter Must Explain Why Hate Speech Is Prevalent On The Platform, Australian Commissioner Demands
1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter Must Explain Why Hate Speech Is Prevalent On The Platform, Australian Commissioner Demands

ABP News  

An Australian cyber regulator has noticed that Twitter’s online hate has increased after the lifting of bans on approximately 62,000 Twitter accounts by owner Elon Musk. This move comes from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who is part of an ongoing campaign to hold Twitter accountable for its promise of free speech, made after Musk acquired the company for $44 …

Twitter Warned By EU Over Disinformation, Favouring Russia Agenda
1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter Warned By EU Over Disinformation, Favouring Russia Agenda

ABP News  

According to a recent tweet by Vera Jourova, Vice-President for Values and Transparency at the EU, the EU has issued a warning to Elon Musk's Twitter over the spread of disinformation and promotion of the Kremlin agenda. Jourova expressed her concern that Twitter's policies have made the digital information space unsafe and susceptible to malicious influence from authoritarian governments. Jourova …

FTC probes Twitter data practices after Elon Musk’s layoffs
1 year, 10 months ago

FTC probes Twitter data practices after Elon Musk’s layoffs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Elon Musk’s mass layoffs at Twitter and trying to obtain his internal communications as part of ongoing oversight into the social media company’s privacy and cybersecurity practices, according to documents described in a congressional report. The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee published excerpts from the FTC’s letters Tuesday as part of a report …

Elon Musk’s Twitter accused of not paying $14m in bills across nine lawsuits
1 year, 10 months ago

Elon Musk’s Twitter accused of not paying $14m in bills across nine lawsuits

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At least nine lawsuits against Twitter, under Elon Musk, claimed that the demand for payments from landlords, …

Twitter says users will be able to appeal account suspension
1 year, 11 months ago

Twitter says users will be able to appeal account suspension

The Hindu  

Twitter users will be able to appeal account suspensions and be evaluated under the social media platform's new criteria for reinstatement, starting Feb. 1, the company said on Friday. Under the new criteria, which follow billionaire Elon Musk's purchase of the company in October, Twitter accounts will only be suspended for severe or ongoing and repeat violations of the platform's …

Twitter Deny Data Leak Hack Sold Online Researcher Alon Gal
2 years ago

Twitter Deny Data Leak Hack Sold Online Researcher Alon Gal

ABP News  

Twitter has denied a data leak that apparently hit 200 million of its users and their information was being sold online. The data hack that resulted in 200 million names and email IDs of Twitter users was not a result of a security bug on the micro-blogging platform's systems, Twitter has said. ".Therefore, based on information and intel analyzed to …

Twitter leak exposes 235 million email addresses from hack
2 years ago

Twitter leak exposes 235 million email addresses from hack

The Hindu  

Personal emails linked to 235 million Twitter accounts hacked some time ago have been exposed according to Israeli security researcher Alon Gal — making millions vulnerable to having their accounts compromised or identities exposed if they have used the site anonymously to criticise oppressive governments, for instance. Though the hack appears to have taken place before Elon Musk took over …

Twitter hacked, 200 million user email addresses leaked, researcher says
2 years ago

Twitter hacked, 200 million user email addresses leaked, researcher says

Live Mint  

Hackers stole the email addresses of more than 200 million Twitter users and posted them on an online hacking forum, a security researcher said Wednesday. Troy Hunt, creator of breach-notification site Have I Been Pwned, viewed the leaked data and said on Twitter that it seemed “pretty much what it’s been described as.” There were no clues to the identity …

What is wrong with Twitter? 200 mn users' data leaked and sold for $200K on Dark Web
2 years ago

What is wrong with Twitter? 200 mn users' data leaked and sold for $200K on Dark Web

India TV News  

Cyber-security researchers have found a data dump comprising over 200 million Twitter users, that was earlier being sold for $200,000. "The vulnerability in Twitter's API, enabled threat actors to input phone number/email address to retrieve the Twitter user ID which in turn enables data scraping," said a CloudSEK researcher. On January 4, a new user on the hacker forum with …

Twitter Data Breach: Account Details Of 200 Million Users — Including Sundar Pichai, Donald Trump Jr. — Leaked
2 years ago

Twitter Data Breach: Account Details Of 200 Million Users — Including Sundar Pichai, Donald Trump Jr. — Leaked

ABP News  

Twitter appears to have been breached yet again. In the latest instance, a hacker calling himself StayMad has reportedly leaked the personal data of over 200 million users, including high profile accounts such as Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Donald Trump Jr., SpaceX, CBS Media, NBA, WHO, and more. Israeli cyber intelligence firm Hudson Rock called this one of the "most …

Twitter Files: Elon Musk says US govt agencies demanded suspension of over 250k accounts
2 years ago

Twitter Files: Elon Musk says US govt agencies demanded suspension of over 250k accounts

Firstpost  

San Francisco: Elon Musk, in the latest set of revelations under ‘Twitter Files’, claimed that the US government agencies had asked the microblogging site to suspend more than 250,000 accounts. Commenting on Twitter thread of journalist Matt Taibbi, Musk wrote: “US government agency demanded suspension of 250k accounts, including journalists & Canadian officials!” The request to suspend Twitter accounts of …

The truth of Twitter’s role in the Hunter Biden laptop story and it’s not what you think
2 years, 1 month ago

The truth of Twitter’s role in the Hunter Biden laptop story and it’s not what you think

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Specifically, Mr Musk has echoed claims from prominent …

Twitter will no longer enforce its COVID misinformation policy
2 years, 1 month ago

Twitter will no longer enforce its COVID misinformation policy

NPR  

Twitter will no longer enforce its COVID misinformation policy Enlarge this image Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP Twitter will no longer enforce its policy against COVID-19 misinformation, raising concerns among public health experts and social media researchers that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus. Eagle-eyed users spotted the change …

Musk says granting ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts
2 years, 1 month ago

Musk says granting ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — New Twitter owner Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation. Reinstating banned accounts could mean bringing back the “worst offenders” including neo-Nazi trolls, people who maliciously posted intimate images of people without their consent and other accounts …

Elon Musk has undermined Twitter's integrity: US lawmakers urge antitrust probe
2 years, 1 month ago

Elon Musk has undermined Twitter's integrity: US lawmakers urge antitrust probe

India Today  

Seven Democratic senators have accused Elon Musk, who is now the owner of Twitter, of disregarding users' rights and have urged the Federal Trade Commission to probe his handling of users’ privacy and security. The US lawmakers claimed that Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer, has taken alarming steps that have undermined the integrity and safety of the platform. 'ANNOUNCED NEW …

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action
2 years, 1 month ago

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Reacting to the tumult and mass layoffs at Twitter under its new owner Elon Musk, a group of Democratic senators on Thursday asked federal regulators to investigate any possible violations by the platform of consumer-protection laws or of its data-security commitments. The senators also asked Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, to take enforcement action if …

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action
2 years, 1 month ago

Senators to FTC: Probe Twitter security, take needed action

LA Times  

Elon Musk “has taken alarming steps that have undermined the integrity and safety of” Twitter, a group of Democratic senators said in a letter to federal regulators. The senators also asked Lina Khan, head of the Federal Trade Commission, to take enforcement action if needed against Twitter and company executives for “any breaches or business practices that are unfair or …

Twitter executives could face big FTC fines, say former officials
2 years, 2 months ago

Twitter executives could face big FTC fines, say former officials

The Hindu  

Elon Musk's lawyer late last week sought to reassure Twitter Inc. employees that they would not be held personally liable if the company disregarded a federal order to consider and protect users' privacy when launching new features. Former FTC officials do not think it is so clear-cut In a May 2022 settlement with the U.S. regulator, Twitter agreed to improve …

Elon Musk is putting Twitter at risk of BILLIONS in FTC fines, company lawyer warns
2 years, 2 months ago

Elon Musk is putting Twitter at risk of BILLIONS in FTC fines, company lawyer warns

Daily Mail  

A lawyer working for Twitter warns that the social network could face billions in fines from the FTC over potential violations of the consent decree it's been under - resulting from Elon Musk's rapid-fire changes that impact user privacy. Since taking the helm of the company, Musk has fired almost half its workforce, ended remote work for the remaining employees, …

Twitter impersonators will be suspended permanently, Elon Musk says
2 years, 2 months ago

Twitter impersonators will be suspended permanently, Elon Musk says

The Hindu  

Elon Musk said on Sunday that Twitter users engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying it as a "parody" account will be permanently suspended without a warning. Twitter on Saturday updated its app in Apple's App Store to begin charging $8 for sought-after blue check verification marks, in Elon Musk's first major revision of the social media platform. Tesla Inc. boss …

5 takeaways from Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko
2 years, 4 months ago

5 takeaways from Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Startling new revelations from Twitter’s former head of security, Peiter Zatko, have raised serious questions about the security of the platform’s service, its ability to identify and remove fake accounts, and the truthfulness of its statements to users, shareholders and federal regulators. For instance, the complaint states, Twitter’s internal systems allowed far too many employees access to …

Former Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaints
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Twitter security chief files whistleblower complaints

The Hindu  

A former head of security at Twitter has filed whistleblower complaints with U.S. officials, alleging that the company misled regulators about its cybersecurity defenses and its problems with fake accounts, according to reports by The Washington Post and CNN. Peiter Zatko, Twitter's security chief until he was fired early this year, filed the complaints last month with the U.S. Securities …

Twitter Hit By Massive Data Breach That Exposed Information Of 5.4 Million Users
2 years, 5 months ago

Twitter Hit By Massive Data Breach That Exposed Information Of 5.4 Million Users

ABP News  

Micro-blogging site Twitter was hit by a massive data breach that allowed an attacker to access sensitive information of about 5.4 million Twitter users. It should be noted that even as Twitter has acknowledged the data leak, the sensitive data of a whopping 5.4 million Twitter users still remains exposed in the hands of a malicious hacker. According to a …

Elon Musk vs Twitter saga: With court battle in offing, a look at possible outcomes
2 years, 6 months ago

Elon Musk vs Twitter saga: With court battle in offing, a look at possible outcomes

Firstpost  

While Twitter could have demanded the $1 billion breakup fee that Elon Musk agreed to pay if the deal fell through, the social media company has vowed to take the world’s richest man to court and force him to follow through on the agreement Elon Musk’s announcement that he wants out of his deal to purchase Twitter and the social …

Twitter to Pay $150 Million to Settle with U.S. Over Privacy And Security Violations
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter to Pay $150 Million to Settle with U.S. Over Privacy And Security Violations

News 18  

WASHINGTON:Twitter Inc has settled with U.S. authorities over allegations it misrepresented the "security and privacy" of user data between May 2013 and September 2019, according to court documents filed on Wednesday. Twitter will pay $150 million as part of the settlement, according to the documents. In the complaint, the government said Twitter violated the FTC Act and a 2011 settlement …

Twitter Will Pay $150 Million For Using Your Phone Numbers For Targeted Ads
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter Will Pay $150 Million For Using Your Phone Numbers For Targeted Ads

News 18  

Twitter has agreed to pay $150 million to settle a privacy lawsuit with the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission for deceptively using at least 140 million users’ email addresses and phone numbers for targetted advertising. To settle that case, the company agreed to an order that became final in 2011 that would impose substantial financial penalties if it …

Twitter to pay $150M penalty over privacy of users' data
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter to pay $150M penalty over privacy of users' data

The Hindu  

Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators’ allegations that the social platform failed to protect the privacy of users’ data over a six-year span. “Twitter obtained data from users on the pretext of harnessing it for security purposes but then ended up also using the data to target users with ads,” …

Twitter to pay $150M penalty over privacy of users’ data
2 years, 7 months ago

Twitter to pay $150M penalty over privacy of users’ data

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Twitter will pay a $150 million penalty and put in new safeguards to settle federal regulators’ allegations that the social platform failed to protect the privacy of users’ data over a six-year span. “Twitter obtained data from users on the pretext of harnessing it for security purposes but then ended up also using the data to target users …

US Rep. Greene: Twitter timeout is ‘Communist-style’ attack
3 years, 5 months ago

US Rep. Greene: Twitter timeout is ‘Communist-style’ attack

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blasted social media companies over her temporary suspension from Twitter on Tuesday, calling it “a Communist-style attack on free speech.” Twitter imposed the 12-hour timeout on Monday, saying some of her tweets violated its policy against spreading misinformation that could cause harm during the coronavirus pandemic. Twitter suspended Greene after President Joe Biden urged …

Twitter publishes first compliance report; 4,179 accounts suspended for terror activities
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter publishes first compliance report; 4,179 accounts suspended for terror activities

The Hindu  

Twitter has appointed Vinay Prakash as its Resident Grievance Officer for India, according to its website. “In compliance with Rule 4 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021, we have published our inaugural report on July 11, 2021 for the reporting period from May 26, 2021 through to June 25, 2021,” Twitter said on the company’s website. As per the new …

Twitter will have to comply with new IT rules: HC
3 years, 7 months ago

Twitter will have to comply with new IT rules: HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court on Monday said that Twitter will have to comply with the Central government’s new rules for social media intermediaries since these have not been stayed by any court of law. The court gave three weeks to Twitter to respond to the plea which contended that the company has not followed the Information Technology Rules 2021. The …

Twitter Could Face a $250 Million FTC Fine For Allegedly Misusing User Data for Advertising Gains
4 years, 5 months ago

Twitter Could Face a $250 Million FTC Fine For Allegedly Misusing User Data for Advertising Gains

News 18  

Twitter has disclosed that it may end up paying up to $250 million as fine to the US Federal Trade Commission in a probe pertaining to improper use of users phone numbers and email addresses for advertising gains. "The allegations relate to the Company's use of phone number and/or email address data provided for safety and security purposes for targeted …

Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust
4 years, 5 months ago

Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — A breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and may shake trust in a platform politicians and CEOs use to communicate with the public, experts said Thursday. The FBI said Thursday it is investigating the hacks, and said …

With fact-checks, Twitter takes on a new kind of task
4 years, 7 months ago

With fact-checks, Twitter takes on a new kind of task

Live Mint  

In addition to disputing misleading claims made by US President Donald Trump about mail-in ballots this week, Twitter has added fact-checking labels to thousands of other tweets since introducing the alerts earlier this month, mostly on posts about the coronavirus. Fact-checking groups said they welcomed Twitter's new approach, which adds a "get the facts" tag linking to more information, but …

As Trump Targets Twitter's Legal Shield, Experts Have A Warning
4 years, 7 months ago

As Trump Targets Twitter's Legal Shield, Experts Have A Warning

NPR  

As Trump Targets Twitter's Legal Shield, Experts Have A Warning Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP President Trump has a new rallying cry in his escalating crusade against Twitter. "It's pretty simple: if Twitter and Google and the rest are going to editorialize and censor and act like traditional publishers, they should be treated like traditional publishers …

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him
4 years, 7 months ago

Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him

Al Jazeera  

Trump can’t unilaterally regulate or close social media companies, which would require action by the US Congress or FCC. United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering a day after Twitter added fact checks to two of his tweets. — Donald J. Trump May 27, 2020 Trump and his campaign angrily …

Twitter makes global changes to comply with privacy laws
5 years, 1 month ago

Twitter makes global changes to comply with privacy laws

Live Mint  

SAN FRANCISCO :Twitter Inc is updating its global privacy policy to give users more information about what data advertisers might receive and is launching a site to provide clarity on its data protection efforts, the company said on Monday. The company said this move would allow it the flexibility to test different settings and controls with these users, such as …

Facebook will be paying a $5 billion settlement for its privacy violations
5 years, 5 months ago

Facebook will be paying a $5 billion settlement for its privacy violations

Firstpost  

The FTC said Zuckerberg or others filing a false certification could face civil and criminal penalties. “Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how personal information is shared Facebook undermined consumers’ choices,” said FTC Chairman Joe Simons, a Republican, in a statement. Under the settlement, Facebook’s board will create an independent privacy committee that …

Facebook to pay record $5 billion US fine over privacy violations but critics call it a bargain
5 years, 5 months ago

Facebook to pay record $5 billion US fine over privacy violations but critics call it a bargain

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON :Facebook Inc will pay a record-breaking $5 billion fine to resolve a government probe into its privacy practices and the social media giant will restructure its approach to privacy, the US Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday. "Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how personal information is shared Facebook undermined consumers' choices," …

Facebook set to pay $5 billion fine for privacy violations
5 years, 5 months ago

Facebook set to pay $5 billion fine for privacy violations

The Hindu  

The Federal Trade Commission is set to announce on Wednesday that Facebook has agreed to a sweeping settlement of significant allegations it mishandled user privacy and pay $5 billion, two people briefed on the matter said. Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will have to certify every three months that the company is properly safeguarding user privacy, a person briefed on …

Facebook expected to settle SEC claims with $5 billion fine and a privacy panel
5 years, 5 months ago

Facebook expected to settle SEC claims with $5 billion fine and a privacy panel

India Today  

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday is set to announce that Facebook has agreed to settle claims of significant privacy lapses with the federal regulator. As a part of the settlement with the regulators, the social media giant is expected to pay a fine of $5 billion, which is largest fine to levied by the organisation on a US based …

Twitter acknowledges a new bug that exposes Android users private tweets
5 years, 11 months ago

Twitter acknowledges a new bug that exposes Android users private tweets

India TV News  

Twitter has a new bug that exposes private tweets of some Android users. According to Twitter, the bug which is now fixed disabled the "Protect your Tweets" setting, when certain account changes were made on Android devices and didn't affect Twitter on iOS and desktop. "You may have been impacted by this issue if you had protected Tweets turned on …

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