Elon Musk tries again to escape FTC audits of X data handling

Elon Musk is attempting to avoid FTC audits of X's data handling practices, which were mandated by a 20-year order requiring independent audits and document access to ensure compliance. The FTC imposed the restrictions after Twitter disclosed a data breach that exposed user phone numbers and email addresses for targeted advertising between 2013 and 2019, leading to a $150 million settlement and ongoing monitoring until 2042.