FTC settlement over data security misrepresentation
In 2025 the FTC announced a settlement with GoDaddy over allegations the company misled customers about its data security practices following multiple breaches.
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GoDaddy Lawsuits & Legal Trouble
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Legal actions, regulatory complaints, and BBB filings involving GoDaddy that we've documented from public sources.
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A note on legal complaints
Filings and BBB complaints reflect what customers and counterparties alleged — not what was proven in court. Where possible we link to the original public record so you can read the source yourself. The presence of complaints doesn't establish wrongdoing; the absence doesn't prove innocence.
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