Marriott International has reached a significant $52 million settlement with multiple states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following extensive data breaches that compromised customer information. As part of the agreement, Marriott will enhance its data security practices. The settlement includes payments to various states, including Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Attorney General announcements revealed that additional payments will be made to West Virginia and Oregon, reflecting the widespread impact of the breaches on consumers. The FTC's actions aimed at ensuring Marriott boosts its cybersecurity measures will have a lasting effect on how the hotel chain manages customer data moving forward.