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Following the investigation, Ashley Madison reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 13 state attorneys general:

: The company must implement a rigorous information security program and undergo third-party audits every two years for 20 years. ashley madison

A "proper report" on Ashley Madison typically refers to the released in 2016 by the privacy commissioners of Canada and Australia following the site's massive 2015 data breach . This report detailed systemic failures in information security and deceptive business practices. 1. 2016 Joint Investigation Report Findings : The site sold a "Full Delete" service

: Charges now typically appear on bank statements under vague names like "AMDB LLC" or "PPL Media" to maintain user privacy. Following the investigation

: A total payment of $1.6 million (reduced from a much higher initial figure due to the company's inability to pay).

: The site sold a "Full Delete" service for $19 that promised to permanently remove user data, but the investigation found that data was retained indefinitely .