US FTC gives final nod to settlement with Illuminate over student data
( June 5, 2026, 20:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission announced it has finalized a modified order requiring Illuminate Education to implement a data security program, limit collection and retention of consumer data, and delete unnecessary data to settle charges that the company’s data security failures led to a major data breach involving the personal data of millions of students. The deal resolves allegations that the company’s data security failures led to a major data breach.Full statement follows:...
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