

End-to-end encryption is a method of securing communications so that only the sender and recipient(s)-and no other person, not even the platform provider-can read the content. In its complaint, the FTC alleged that, since at least 2016, Zoom misled users by touting that it offered "end-to-end, 256-bit encryption" to secure users' communications, when in fact it provided a lower level of security. Zoom has agreed to a requirement to establish and implement a comprehensive security program, a prohibition on privacy and security misrepresentations, and other detailed and specific relief to protect its user base, which has skyrocketed from 10 million in December 2019 to 300 million in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. that will require the company to implement a robust information security program to settle allegations that the video conferencing provider engaged in a series of deceptive and unfair practices that undermined the security of its users. The Federal Trade Commission, alleges and charges as follows: The Federal Trade Commission today announced a settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Action NovemThe following describes a settlement that has been formally brought by a government agency. Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct: Gov.
