Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued warning letters to over 100 data brokers for failing to register with the Texas Secretary of State as required by the Texas Data Broker Law. The law, which took effect March 1, 2024, mandates that data brokers register and implement data protection safeguards. This enforcement action is part of a new initiative to protect Texans' privacy.
Data brokers must register with the Texas Secretary of State and implement adequate data protection safeguards as required by the Texas Data Broker Law.
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Data BrokerTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached an agreement with Samsung Electronics America, Inc. to stop collecting Automated Content Recognition (ACR) data from smart TVs without consumers' express consent. Samsung must update its smart TVs to provide clear and conspicuous disclosures and obtain consent before any data collection, ensuring Texans are informed and in control of their viewing data.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Shein US Services LLC for selling toxic products and exposing consumers' personal data to the Chinese Communist Party. The lawsuit seeks monetary penalties under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This action is part of a broader effort to protect Texans from health risks and CCP influence.
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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.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC to investigate a data breach that exposed the protected health information of approximately four million Texans. The breach occurred from October 21, 2024, to January 13, 2025, and is considered the largest in U.S. history. The investigation focuses on compliance with Texas data protection laws and potential negligence.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Civil Investigative Demands to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC as part of an investigation into a massive data breach at Conduent that exposed the protected health information of approximately four million Texans. The breach occurred between October 21, 2024 and January 13, 2025, affecting Texas Medicaid recipients and other residents. The AG's office is investigating the security failures and compliance with Texas law.