The Federal Trade Commission has demanded Ashley Madison pay US $1.6 million for its failure to protect millions of users data. Ashley Madison has agreed to a settlement of US $17.9 million. The company will not be creating a redress program for users who paid for the Full Delete option. The settlement was made with a so-called ‘avalanche clause’ stipulating that if it later becomes apparent that Ashley Madisons operators can pay more, the company will be obligated to pay the full amount.”]
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