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US FTC's Ferguson warns companies against censorship at behest of foreign powers

( August 21, 2025, 15:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson wrote to more than a dozen major technology companies reminding them of their obligations to protect the privacy and data of American consumers despite pressure from foreign governments. He also warned them that censoring Americans at the behest of foreign powers might violate the law. The letters noted that companies might feel pressured to censor and weaken data security protections for Americans in response to the laws, demands or expected demands of foreign powers. These laws include the EU’s Digital Services Act and the UK's Online Safety Act and Investigatory Powers Act.Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...

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