1,285 enforcement actions from 14 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.
1,285
Total Actions
14
Jurisdictions
$35.3B+
Total Fines Tracked
In March 2022, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced that Connecticut is co-leading a multistate investigation into T-Mobile's 2021 data breach, which affected over 53 million individuals. The breach compromised sensitive data including names, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, and driver's license information. Tong urged affected consumers to take protective steps such as credit monitoring and freezes.
Attorney General William Tong led a coalition of 42 states and territories to urge the FDA to preserve state consumer protection authorities for over-the-counter hearing aids, concerned that the proposed rule could preempt state laws and lack adequate age verification and labeling requirements.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in urging the FCC to require gateway providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication and take additional measures to block foreign-based illegal robocalls that scam Americans.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued a public warning following the FinalSite ransomware attack that disrupted school websites and communication systems nationwide. He urged all businesses and government entities to strengthen their data security practices and provided a detailed list of preventive measures. The AG also announced a new online form to help businesses comply with breach notification obligations for Connecticut residents.
Attorney General William Tong issued a public warning about unregulated and illegal cannabis edibles sold in packaging that mimics popular snack foods, posing significant risks to children through accidental THC overdose. The AG highlighted the dangers of these look-alike products and urged reporting, while noting that legal cannabis sales in Connecticut will enforce strict packaging standards.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in demanding that Facebook disclose whether members of the 'Disinformation Dozen' were granted XCheck protections, which allow users to bypass enforcement rules. The coalition seeks information on the extent of anti-vaccine content from whitelisted users and complaint outcomes.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong requested a meeting with TikTok leadership to address the harmful impact of viral challenges like 'Devious Licks' and 'Slap a Teacher' on student and educator safety. The AG criticized TikTok's enforcement of its terms of service and urged reforms to prevent the spread of dangerous content.
Attorney General William Tong released an update on the implementation of the Anti-Robocall Principles signed in 2019. Telecom companies have identified over 52 billion spam calls and blocked 32.5 billion, but robocalls continue to cause significant financial losses. Enforcement actions have increased with thousands of tracebacks and investigations.
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.
Attorney General William Tong of Connecticut joined a multistate amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, supporting a lawsuit that challenges the Trump administration's 2019 Borrower Defense Rule. The rule weakened protections for students defrauded by for-profit schools by making it harder to obtain federal student loan debt relief. The amicus brief argues that the rule is arbitrary and capricious and should be eliminated.
Attorney General William Tong of Connecticut joined a multistate coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Google alleging antitrust violations related to the Google Play Store and Google Billing. The lawsuit claims Google used its dominance to restrict competition, force developers to use Google Billing, and charge high commissions up to 30%. The action seeks to restore competition in the app market and halt Google's anticompetitive practices.
Attorney General William Tong praised the Connecticut House for passing legislation to strengthen price gouging laws. The bill addresses three shortcomings in the current statute by expanding its application to the entire supply chain, clearly defining price gouging as an 'unconsciously excessive price', and including rentals and leases. The legislation now proceeds to the Senate for consideration.
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.