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Privacy Enforcement Tracker

1,634 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.

1,634

Total Actions

16

Jurisdictions

$49.9B+

Total Fines Tracked

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CTCoalitionMultistate

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and Pennsylvania’s governor in a letter urging HHS to keep federal vaccine recommendations grounded in scientific and medical evidence. The letter asks HHS to preserve the ACIP’s role and current vaccine recommendation categories; it is a policy advocacy action, not a privacy enforcement action.

Low
NYSettlementMultistate

Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp)

Labcorp agreed to pay $2,287,455 and make security and vendor-management reforms following a 2019 breach of its debt collector AMCA that potentially exposed personal information of more than 27.5 million people, including Labcorp patients’ sensitive medical information. The settlement requires stronger security and incident response practices, limits on vendor data sharing, enhanced vendor oversight, contractual cybersecurity requirements, and an independent security assessment.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$2.3M

NYSettlementMultistate

Laboratory Corporation of America

New York and a bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general reached an agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp) following a 2019 breach at its debt-collection vendor, AMCA, that potentially exposed personal information of more than 27.5 million people. Labcorp will pay $2,287,455 to the states and implement extensive security and vendor-risk reforms.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$2.3M

CTSettlementMultistate

Laboratory Corporation of America

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong led a 44-attorney-general coalition settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America over the 2019 AMCA breach, which potentially exposed personal information of more than 27.5 million people, including 10.2 million Labcorp patients. Labcorp will pay $2,287,455 and implement enhanced vendor-risk management, information-security, and oversight measures.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$2.3M

COSettlementMultistate

Laboratory Corporation of America

Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $2,287,455 settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America over the 2019 data breach at its debt collector, American Medical Collection Agency. The settlement requires stronger vendor risk management and information security practices, with particular requirements for medical debt collectors.

HighData BreachSecurity Failure

$2.3M

NJSettlementMultistate

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp)

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings agreed to pay $2,287,455 to participating states and strengthen its security and vendor-management practices following an investigation into the 2019 breach at its debt-collection vendor, AMCA. The breach potentially exposed information of more than 27.5 million people nationwide, including sensitive information belonging to approximately 10.2 million LabCorp patients.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$2.3M

NYSettlementMultistate

Generic drug manufacturers, including Apotex, Heritage, Bausch, Lannett, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan multistate coalition secured more than $96 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to raise prices and limit competition. The settlement proceeds are being distributed to eligible consumers, and settling defendants agreed to cooperate in ongoing cases and make reforms to prevent future misconduct.

Critical

$96.0M

CTSettlementMultistate

Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex, Heritage, and Emcure

Connecticut and a coalition of 47 other states and territories announced preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute funds from settlements with generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate drug prices. The release does not give the date of the court’s preliminary approval, so the event date reflects the press release date.

Low
CTSettlementMultistate

Abbott Laboratories

Connecticut joined 39 other states and the federal government in a $384 million False Claims Act settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations that the company failed to manufacture powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products in compliance with federal and state requirements at its Sturgis, Michigan, and Casa Grande, Arizona facilities. Abbott allegedly manufactured formula in conditions that risked microorganism contamination and failed to disclose contamination test results to the FDA during 2019 and 2022 inspections. The settlement resolves claims that Abbott caused false claims to be submitted to the WIC program and state Medicaid programs between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2022.

CriticalSecurity FailureNotice FailureRecord Retention

$384.2M

ORSettlementMultistate

Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay more than $384 million — including $977,558 to Oregon — to resolve allegations that it sold powder infant formula and nutritional therapy products made in unsafe manufacturing conditions to Medicaid and food assistance programs such as WIC between January 2018 and December 2022. Investigators found Abbott failed to maintain manufacturing equipment and control water at its Sturgis, Michigan, and Casa Grande, Arizona, facilities, and withheld test results showing contamination during FDA inspections in 2019 and 2022. The settlement was negotiated by the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units on behalf of the federal government and 39 states.

CriticalSecurity FailureNotice Failure

$384.2M

MNSettlement

Omega Dental Care

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the first round of restitution, issuing 8 refund checks totaling $38,634 to consumers harmed by Omega Dental Care, a defunct Eden Prairie dental clinic owned and operated by Anne Soberay. The refunds, paid from the state's Consumer Protection Restitution Account (CPRA), compensate consumers who paid out of pocket for dental services that were never provided. The refunds follow an earlier settlement between the AG's office and Omega Dental Care and Soberay. Note: this is a consumer protection (non-delivery of services) action, not a privacy enforcement action; no privacy violation types from the taxonomy apply.

Low
NJSettlementMultistate

Glenmark, Lannett, Bausch, Apotex, Heritage, and Emcure

New Jersey and a coalition of states and territories obtained preliminary approval for a plan to distribute funds from settlements with generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to raise drug prices. The settlements total approximately $96.5 million, and eligible consumers may submit claims for compensation.

Critical

$96.5M

MNConsent Decree

Sanford Health and North Memorial Health

The Minnesota Attorney General entered into a 10-year oversight agreement with Sanford Health and North Memorial Health to allow their merger to proceed, conditioned on commitments to invest $600 million in Minnesota hospitals, maintain core services including the Level 1 trauma center at Robbinsdale Hospital, honor collective-bargaining agreements, and maintain charity care and government program participation. The agreement also requires quarterly meetings and annual reporting to the Attorney General for 10 years.

Low
COEnforcement ActionMultistate

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Attorney General Weiser joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding imposed by HHS, which would penalize states and providers that refuse to abandon nondiscrimination initiatives or conform to the administration's ideological vision of family planning. The lawsuit argues the conditions conflict with federal law, violate the Administrative Procedure Act, and are unconstitutionally vague.

Low
CTEnforcement Action

Anthem, ConnectiCare, and UnitedHealthcare

Attorney General William Tong sent a letter to the Connecticut Insurance Department urging rejection of double-digit rate increases sought by Anthem, ConnectiCare, and UnitedHealthcare for individual and small group health insurance plans covering about 220,000 people. The letter argues the rates exceed inflationary measures and criticizes the carriers for failing to control costs and for poor claims system management, particularly ConnectiCare's transition to Molina Healthcare.

Low
NYSettlement

Thirty Madison, Inc.

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $400,000 from Thirty Madison, Inc., an online medication provider, for misleading consumers about auto-renewing subscriptions and making cancellation difficult. The company failed to clearly disclose subscription terms and non-refundable fees, and required multiple steps to cancel. The settlement requires payment, refunds to eligible subscribers, and changes to subscription practices.

MediumNotice FailureConsent FailureDark Patterns

$400K

MNSettlement

Stevens Community Medical Center

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement with Stevens Community Medical Center (SCMC) over allegations that SCMC improperly calculated discounts required for uninsured patients with household incomes under $125,000, violating the Minnesota Hospital Agreement and state law. As a result, some uninsured patients were billed up to 20.5% more than allowed. SCMC must provide up to $1,412,776.25 in refunds or medical-debt reductions to potentially eligible patients.

HighNotice Failure

$1.4M

TXInvestigation

American Academy of Pediatrics

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over concerns that the organization may be promoting and recommending childhood vaccines for financial gain. The AAP has been issued a Civil Investigative Demand to determine the basis of its vaccine recommendations and whether they are influenced by financial incentives from pharmaceutical donors.

LowNotice Failure
NJSettlementMultistate

Sandoz Inc.

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations of widespread price-fixing and anticompetitive conduct in the generic drug market. Sandoz will pay approximately $469 million total including prior settlements, and has agreed to internal reforms to ensure fair competition.

Critical

$400.0M

CTSettlementMultistate

Sandoz Inc.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade for numerous generic prescription drugs. Sandoz will pay approximately $469 million total including prior settlements, and has agreed to injunctive terms and internal reforms.

Critical

$400.0M

CTSettlementMultistate

Sandoz Inc.

Attorney General Tong led a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade. Sandoz will pay approximately $469 million total and implement internal reforms to ensure fair competition and compliance with antitrust laws.

CriticalConsent Failure

$400.0M

COSettlementMultistate

Sandoz Inc.

Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade. Sandoz will pay approximately $469 million including previous settlements and agreed to meaningful reforms to ensure fair competition and compliance with antitrust laws.

CriticalUnauthorized Data Sharing

$400.0M

FTCEnforcement ActionMultistate

Hims & Hers

The FTC, along with Utah and California, filed a complaint against Hims & Hers alleging the telehealth provider shared consumers' sensitive health information with third-party advertising platforms without consent, and deceived consumers about billing and cancellation practices. The complaint alleges violations of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingConsent FailureDark Patterns
MNInvestigation

Allina Health

The Minnesota Attorney General is holding a community forum to gather public input on the proposed acquisition of Allina Health by Sutter Health. The review is conducted under Minnesota's health care transaction law, charities law, and antitrust law to determine if the transaction is in the public interest. No enforcement action has been taken; this is a public consultation.

Low
COSettlementMultistate

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. The settlement resolves allegations that Glenmark participated in a widespread conspiracy to inflate prices, reduce competition, and restrain trade for numerous generic prescription drugs. Glenmark also agreed to cooperate in ongoing multistate litigation and implement internal reforms.

HighUnauthorized Data Sharing

$29.6M

FTCSettlement

Vanilla Chip LLC

The FTC finalized a settlement with Vanilla Chip LLC (doing business as TruHeight) and its principals over allegations that they deceptively advertised height-enhancing supplements for children and teenagers without competent and reliable scientific evidence. The FTC also alleged that TruHeight used fake social media bot profiles and relied on reviews written by employees, vendors, or consumers who received free products or discounts for 5-star reviews. Under the final order, TruHeight must pay $750,000 and is barred from making unsupported health claims or misrepresenting reviews.

MediumNotice Failure

$750K

MNSettlement

Omega Dental Care

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison reached a settlement with Annelle Soberay and Omega Dental Care, a defunct dental clinic that shut down in late 2024 without providing advance notice or transitional care to patients. The settlement allows consumers to obtain refunds from the Consumer Protection Restitution Account for fees paid for services that were never provided.

LowNotice FailureConsent Failure
NJAdministrative Order

Woodbury Family Pharmacy

The New Jersey State Board of Pharmacy temporarily suspended the license of pharmacist Nittal K. Lodha and the permit of Woodbury Family Pharmacy for allegedly practicing unsafely, maintaining unsanitary conditions, and interfering with patients' rights to transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies. The suspension was ratified on June 24, 2026.

LowHealth Data
FTCEnforcement ActionMultistate

World Professional Association for Transgender Health

The FTC, along with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas, filed a lawsuit against WPATH alleging the organization made false and unsubstantiated claims about the necessity, safety, and effectiveness of pediatric medical transition services. The complaint alleges WPATH misled parents and children about medical consensus and failed to disclose serious side effects, in violation of the FTC Act.

LowConsent FailureNotice FailureChildren's Data
MNInvestigation

Allina Health

The Minnesota Attorney General's Office is holding a community forum to gather public input on the proposed acquisition of Allina Health by Sutter Health. The review will assess compliance with state health care transaction law, charities law, and antitrust law to determine if the transaction is in the public interest.

Low

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