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FTC takes “aggressive” action after data breaches at online education services provider

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Four breaches since 2017 at Chegg alleged to have compromised data of 40 million users.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a complaint against leading educational technology provider Chegg after accusing it of taking “shortcuts with millions of students’ sensitive information” after four data breaches since 2017 compromised the data of up to 40 million customers.

Samuel Levine, the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection Director, said

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