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AG James Settles over Sale of Unlawful Monitoring Software

New York AG Letitia James settled with Powerline Group Inc., fifteen related entities, and their owner (collectively, “Powerline”), over allegations that Powerline violated New York Executive Law § 63(12) and General Business...more

FTC Finalizes Order with Chegg over Alleged Poor Security Practices that Exposed Student Data

The FTC finalized an order with Chegg, Inc. regarding alleged poor data security practices that lead to at least four separate data breaches at the education technology company in which users’ and employees’ personal...more

AG Rokita Sues TikTok for Misrepresenting App’s Data Security and Safety for Children

Indiana AG Todd Rokita filed two lawsuits against TikTok Inc. and an affiliated entity, alleging violations of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and seeking civil penalties and declaratory and injunctive relief....more

Experian and T-Mobile Agree to Combined $15 Million Multistate Settlements over 2015 Data Breach

A group of 40 AGs reached settlements with Experian Information Solutions, Inc. and T-Mobile USA, Inc. concerning a 2015 data breach experienced by Experian that allegedly compromised the personal information of more than 15...more

AG Healey Settles With Aveanna Healthcare over 2019 Data Breach

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey reached a settlement with Aveanna Healthcare, LLC to resolve allegations that the home healthcare company violated federal HIPAA regulations, the Massachusetts Data Security Regulations, and...more

AG James Recovers $1.9 Million in Fines From Online Retailer For Security Breach

New York AG Letitia James secured a $1.9 million settlement with online fashion retailer Zoetop Business Company, Ltd. – which owns and operates popular e-commerce brands SHEIN and ROMWE – and SHEIN Distribution Corporation...more

CFPB Warns That Inadequate Data Security Practices Could Trigger CFPA Liability

In its recent Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04 and accompanying press release, the CFPB affirmed the agency’s position that entities can violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act’s (CFPA) prohibition on...more

Utah Passes Consumer Data Privacy Law

Utah has become the fourth state in the nation to pass broad consumer data privacy legislation, following California, Virginia, and Colorado. The Utah Consumer Privacy Act will become effective December 31, 2023, and apply to...more

NAAG Voices Support for Congress’s Hearings on Social Media Platforms’ Targeting of Minors

The National Association of Attorneys General (“NAAG”) sent a letter to the S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security in support of...more

MoviePass Settles FTC Allegations Of Deceptive Practices, Failure To Secure User Data

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with defunct movie subscription service MoviePass, Inc., as well as its parent company and executives (collectively “MoviePass”), to resolve allegations that it failed...more

Massachusetts AG Urges Entities To Act Now On Ransomware Threat

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey released a statement urging Massachusetts businesses and government entities, including law enforcement, to immediately assess existing data security practices and take appropriate steps to...more

NRA Denied Bankruptcy | CBD False Advertising | Republican AGs Press for Energy Infrastructure

FTC Continues Crackdown on Fake Claims About CBD - The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with cannabidiol (“CBD”) products retailer Kushly Industries LLC and its sole officer (collectively, “Kushly”)...more

Google Faces 2 Antitrust Suits | “Made In USA” Glue Isn’t | Mortgage-Backed Securities Settlement

Antitrust- Google Is in the Crosshairs of Two Multistate Antitrust Suits- •Two groups of AGs filed antitrust lawsuits against Google LLC (“Google”). •A group of seven Republican AGs, led by Texas AG Ken Paxton, sued...more

$60 Million Pest Control Settlement | Sotheby’s Alleged Tax Dodge | More Zoom Security Scrutiny

2020 AG Elections- New Leadership Team at the Republican Attorneys General Association- •The Republican Attorneys General Association (“RAGA”) announced the election of the leadership team for its Executive Committee...more

EU Kills Privacy Shield | Honesty In Telecom Advertising | Big False Claims Act Settlements

2020 AG Elections- Indiana GOP Chooses AG Candidate for 2020; Virginia Looks Ahead to 2021- •Todd Rokita, former Indiana Secretary of State and U.S. Congressman, has won the Republican nomination for Indiana AG over...more

AG Investigates Nursing Homes | FTC Sends More COVID-19 Warning Letters | Zoom Agrees To Enhance Security

COVID-19- Who’s Watching Gramma? Pennsylvania Attorney General Investigates Nursing Homes for Criminal Neglect- •Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro is investigating ”several” unidentified nursing homes in the state over...more

Potential Zoom Vulnerability | Unemployment Benefits For Gig Workers | Postponed Regulatory Reporting For Financial Institutions

COVID-19- Attorneys General Move to Limit Debt Collection in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic- •AGs across the country are taking action to limit or cease debt collection during the COVID-19 pandemic. •Massachusetts AG...more

Attorneys General On The Front Line Against Coronavirus-Related Scams

Breaking News- Attorneys General on the Front Line Against Coronavirus-Related Scams- Christopher Allen, a Member of Cozen O’Connor’s State Attorneys General Practice, penned a brief summary about the efforts of AGs to...more

Vacationers Beware: Timeshare Exit Companies May Be Scammers, Not Saviors

Consumer Protection- Vacationers Beware: Timeshare Exit Companies May Be Scammers, not Saviors- Two AGs took aim at timeshare exit companies recently over allegations of deceptive business practices relating to...more

23 Attorneys General Band Together To Make PayPal’s Charitable Donations Platform More Transparent

Charities- 23 Attorneys General Band Together to Make PayPal’s Charitable Donations Platform More Transparent- A bipartisan coalition of 23 AGs, led by Connecticut AG William Tong and Nebraska AG Doug Peterson, reached...more

How Did A Hacker Allegedly Access A Million Customers’ Personal Data? Let The FTC Count The Ways.

Data Privacy & Security- How Did A Hacker Allegedly Access A Million Customers’ Personal Data? Let the FTC Count the Ways. The FTC has reached a settlement with technology company InfoTrax Systems, L.C. and its CEO...more

The State AG Report Weekly Update October 2019 #3

2019 AG Elections- Republican Jeff Landry Secures Second Term as Louisiana’s Attorney General- Louisiana held an election for AG on October 12, 2019; unlike other states, Louisiana holds “jungle” primary in which all...more

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