United States of America: Federal Trade Commission investigation into Illuminate Education over failure to secure students' personal data
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Federal Trade Commission issued a revised order requiring Illuminate Education to strengthen data security following allegations that security failures led to breach affecting millions of students’ personal information
On 5 June 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalised a modified order against Illuminate Education following allegations that the company did not implement adequate security measures for student data. The order relates to a data breach that …
Federal Trade Commission closes consultation on proposed consent order for Illuminate Education over failure to secure students' personal data
On 5 January 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) closes a consultation on its proposed consent order against educational technology provider Illuminate Education. The FTC alleged that Illuminate Education failed to take appropriate cybersecurit…
Federal Trade Commission opened consultation on proposed consent order for Illuminate Education over failure to secure students' personal data
On 4 December 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened a consultation on its proposed consent order against educational technology provider Illuminate Education until 5 January 2026. The FTC alleged that Illuminate Education failed to take ap…
Federal Trade Commission published complaint against Illuminate Education over failure to secure students' personal data
On 1 December 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a complaint against educational technology provider Illuminate Education. The FTC alleged that Illuminate Education failed to take appropriate cybersecurity measures, leading to a cybe…