EFF letter to FTC on X consent order (2 July 2026) [pdf]
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) submitted a letter to the FTC on July 2, 2026, regarding X's (formerly Twitter) consent order. The letter raises concerns about X's compliance with privacy and data security obligations under the FTC's order.
Background
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a US digital-rights advocacy group that fights for privacy, free expression, and transparency online. The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) is the US agency that enforces consumer-protection laws. This letter concerns an ongoing FTC "consent order" against X (formerly Twitter) — a legally binding settlement from a prior investigation that requires X to improve data security and privacy practices, with penalties for violations. The EFF is urging the FTC to hold X accountable, likely over changes Elon Musk made after acquiring the platform in 2022, such as gutting moderation teams, altering verification, or mishandling user data. This matters because it tests whether US regulators can effectively police large tech platforms after major ownership changes.