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Western Digital is a data storage company from the US that specializes in high-quality hard drives and backup solutions.
Consumer-impact summary
Western Digital, along with Seagate, own a majority of the market share in the hard drive industry.[1]
Western Digital uses a hybrid business model which allows them to sell their products through their own website, on digital storefronts such as Amazon, NewEgg, and Alibaba, and directly to commercial clients.
Incidents
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This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Western Digital category.
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Products
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See also
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