The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent agreement with GoDaddy Inc. due to alleged violations of federal law regarding deceptive practices. The FTC claims that GoDaddy falsely advertised their data security measures as robust while failing to implement adequate security practices, leading to unauthorized access to customers' websites and data breaches. The proposed agreement requires GoDaddy to enhance its data security measures, undergo regular third-party assessments for 20 years, and report additional data incidents to the FTC. These measures aim to prevent future violations and protect consumers' personal information.
Simple Explanation
The FTC is checking if GoDaddy told people their data was super safe but didn't really protect it well, causing data problems. They want GoDaddy to make safety better and have someone check it for 20 years to keep people safe.