- Jan 8, 2011
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27335255
Ephemeral messaging service Snapchat has settled with US regulators over charges it deceived users when it promised their messages would disappear.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Snapchat misled users over data collection and failed to inform them that their messages could be saved.
As part of the agreement, Snapchat agreed to be monitored by the FTC for 20 years.
Snapchat did not admit any wrongdoing.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Snapchat misled users over data collection and failed to inform them that their messages could be saved.
As part of the agreement, Snapchat agreed to be monitored by the FTC for 20 years.
Snapchat did not admit any wrongdoing.
More: http://blog.snapchat.com/post/85132301440/our-agreement-with-the-ftc