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FTC fines Twitter $150M

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The Federal Trade Commission fined Twitter to the tune of $150 million.

The FTC alleged "deceptive" practices involving the use of user data for targeted advertising.

Company officials have admitted to using Twitter users’ phone numbers and email addresses provided for two-factor authentication to also serve targeted ads. However, Twitter officials have said the practice was "an error."

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