Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to TP-Link Systems Inc. to examine its cybersecurity practices and handling of U.S. consumer data, amid concerns about potential data-sharing with the Chinese Communist Party and misleading security claims. The investigation is conducted under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
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TP-Link Systems Inc.
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TechnologyOfficial Press Release
https://www.myfloridalegal.com/newsrelease/attorney-general-james-uthmeier-issues-subpoena-tp-link-over-cybersecurity-risks
tp link systems inc subpoena 12.2.25
https://www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/tp_link_systems_inc_subpoena_12.2.25.pdf
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against TP-Link Systems Inc. for deceptively marketing its networking devices and enabling the Chinese Communist Party to access American consumers' devices. The lawsuit alleges that TP Link's products have been used by PRC state-sponsored hackers and that the company is subject to Chinese laws requiring data disclosure. This is part of a coordinated effort to hold China-aligned companies accountable under Texas law.
The Texas Attorney General opened an investigation into TP-Link Systems Inc. for potentially allowing the Chinese government to access Texans' consumer data through back doors in networking equipment. The investigation will examine whether TP Link violated Texas privacy law by misleading consumers about its independence and improperly collecting or disclosing data. This follows a prior privacy notice violation issued to the company.
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