# Privacy advocates warn FTC that Musk's X poses serious risk to users' privacy

Privacy advocates have formally warned the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that Elon Musk's X platform (formerly Twitter) presents a "serious risk to Americans' privacy." The groups cite concerns over data handling, security practices, and policy changes under Musk's leadership. This matters because X handles vast amounts of personal user data, and any privacy failures could affect millions.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/musks-x-poses-serious-risk-to-americans-privacy-advocates-warn-ftc/) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:39:17 +0000