The Connecticut Office of the Attorney General released a mandated report on the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), detailing over a dozen notices of violation issued to companies across various industries for deficiencies in privacy disclosures and consumer rights mechanisms. The report highlights common compliance failures and reaffirms the AG's commitment to enforcement and education under the state's consumer privacy law.
The primary remedy imposed was the issuance of 'cure notices' (notices of violation) requiring companies to address deficiencies in their privacy practices, such as improving disclosures and fixing broken opt-out mechanisms. The report itself serves as a guidance document to educate businesses on compliance expectations.
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull issued a consumer warning following Tropical Storm Henri about common disaster-related scams, including fraudulent contractors, fake charities, job scams, and used car scams. The release provides specific advice for consumers on how to verify contractors and charities and avoid common scam tactics.
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, a generic drug manufacturer, for allegedly conspiring to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and restrain trade for numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlement includes cooperation in ongoing litigations and internal reforms to ensure fair competition.
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Attorney General William Tong led a coalition of 48 states and territories in a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, a generic drug manufacturer, to resolve allegations of a widespread conspiracy to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade for numerous generic prescription drugs. The settlement includes cooperation from Glenmark in ongoing multistate litigations and internal reforms to ensure fair competition and compliance with antitrust laws.
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Attorney General William Tong led a coalition of 42 attorneys general in a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims, with $18 million paid from bankruptcy funds, and requires enhanced data security measures for the new entity holding the data.
Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The lawsuit alleges the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act by substantially lessening competition in theatrical film distribution and basic cable television licensing, which would harm consumers through higher prices and reduced quality.
Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general submitted comments to the FCC urging stronger rules to prevent scammers from accessing legitimate telephone numbers for illegal robocalls. The coalition is responding to the FCC's proposed rules and asks for measures such as stronger certification, reporting, and prohibitions on number cycling.