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Privacy Enforcement Tracker

1,788 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.

1,788

Total Actions

16

Jurisdictions

$51.8B+

Total Fines Tracked

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CAInvestigation

xAI

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigation into xAI for its Grok AI model generating nonconsensual sexual images of women and children, including child sexual abuse material. The AG expressed deep concern and zero tolerance, urging immediate action to prevent further

LowChildren's DataConsent Failure
FTCConsent Decree

General Motors LLC, General Motors Holdings LLC, and OnStar, LLC(General Motors)

Privacy enforcement action where the FTC settled with General Motors and OnStar for collecting and selling consumers' geolocation and driving behavior data without adequate notice or consent. The order prohibits sharing data with consumer reporting agencies and requires transparency and consumer choice measures.

LowGeolocation DataConsent FailureUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

FullBeauty Brands, Inc. Associate Benefits Plan

FullBeauty Brands, Inc. Associate Benefits Plan (Health Plan, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 4,725 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

TMG Health, Inc.

TMG Health, Inc. (Business Associate, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,076 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
FTCEnforcement Action

JustAnswer LLC(JustAnswer)

Consumer fraud case where the FTC sued JustAnswer LLC for deceiving consumers into enrolling in a costly recurring monthly subscription by falsely claiming low one-time fees. The company did not obtain affirmative consent or clearly disclose subscription terms, violating ROSCA and the FTC Act. The FTC seeks an injunction, consumer refunds, and civil penalties.

LowConsent FailureNotice Failure
CAGuidance

California Privacy Protection Agency

Press release announcing the appointment of Nicole Ozer to the California Privacy Protection Agency Board. No enforcement action is described.

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FTCInvestigation

Sports agents(Sports Agents)

Consumer fraud investigation where the FTC is seeking information from 20 universities about whether sports agents are complying with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA), which requires disclosures to student athletes and notification to schools. The inquiry aims to ensure student athletes are protected from deceptive practices by agents.

LowNotice Failure
MAEnforcement ActionMultistate

Trump Administration

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed a motion to enforce a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration's demands for personal data of SNAP recipients. The court previously blocked such demands, but the administration renewed its request, threatening to withhold funding. The AG seeks to ensure compliance with federal privacy laws and protect SNAP recipients' sensitive information.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingChildren's Data
HHSEnforcement Action

The Center for Neuropsychology and Learning, PC

The Center for Neuropsychology and Learning, PC (Healthcare Provider, MI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 3,722 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

ABKSW PREFERRED HEALTH PARTNERS, PLLC d/b/a NORTH TEXAS PREFERRED HEALTH PARTNERS

ABKSW PREFERRED HEALTH PARTNERS, PLLC d/b/a NORTH TEXAS PREFERRED HEALTH PARTNERS (Healthcare Provider, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,074 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
CPPAAdministrative Order

Rickenbacher Data LLC, d/b/a Datamasters(Datamasters)

Datamasters, a data broker, failed to register with the California Data Broker Registry as required by the Delete Act. The company sold sensitive personal information including health conditions, age, race, and political views. As a result, it must pay a $45,000 fine and cease all sales of Californians' personal information.

LowData Broker Non-Compliance

$45K

ORInvestigation

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies(Federal Agents)

Civil rights investigation by the Oregon Attorney General into an incident where federal agents shot two people in Portland, examining whether officers acted outside lawful authority and addressing concerns about a pattern of excessive force.

LowSecurity Failure
NYInvestigation

Instacart

New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Instacart demanding information about its use of algorithmic pricing, after a study found users were charged up to 23% more for identical products. The AG warned that Instacart’s pricing disclosures are non-compliant with New York’s Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act, which requires prominent notices near product prices when personal data is used to set prices. Instacart must provide details on its pricing experiments, automated tools, and compliance efforts with the state’s disclosure requirements.

LowSurveillance PricingNotice Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Devereux Foundation

Devereux Foundation (Healthcare Provider, PA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Pit River Health Service Inc.

Pit River Health Service Inc. (Healthcare Provider, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,800 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida

Methodist Homes of Alabama and Northwest Florida (Healthcare Provider, AL) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,406 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Email.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
VAEnforcement Action

Social Media Platforms

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced intent to enforce new provisions of the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act that limit minors' social media usage to one hour per day without parental consent. The law, effective January 1, 2026, requires age verification and verifiable parental consent to change time limits, with potential penalties up to $7,500 per violation and injunctive relief. This follows a motion to dismiss a lawsuit by NetChoice challenging the law.

LowChildren's Data
HHSEnforcement Action

Andover Eye Associates

Andover Eye Associates (Healthcare Provider, MA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,638 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Email.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Steel Encounters, Inc.

Steel Encounters, Inc. (Healthcare Provider, UT) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 959 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Advanced Healthcare Professionals

Advanced Healthcare Professionals (Healthcare Provider, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 800 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Associated Radiologists of the Finger Lakes, P.C.

Associated Radiologists of the Finger Lakes, P.C. (Business Associate, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
CTSettlement

Hartford Healthcare

The Connecticut Attorney General reached an agreement with Hartford Healthcare to address antitrust concerns in the acquisition of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals from Prospect Medical. The agreement includes conditions to limit cost increases, waive physician non-compete clauses, and maintain medical staff privileges to protect competition and physician mobility. This resolves the antitrust review under the state's notice of material change statute.

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HHSEnforcement Action

Exact Sciences Laboratories LLC

Exact Sciences Laboratories LLC (Healthcare Provider, WI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,658 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Paper/Films.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Docs Medical Group, Inc. dba Pulse Urgent Care

Docs Medical Group, Inc. dba Pulse Urgent Care (Healthcare Provider, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 4,035 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. (Business Associate, TN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 780 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Email.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

CareOregon

CareOregon (Health Plan, OR) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 5,473 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
OREnforcement ActionMultistate

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

Health and civil rights enforcement action. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The suit challenges a December 18, 2025 HHS 'declaration' that claims certain gender-affirming care is 'unsafe and ineffective' and threatens to exclude providers from Medicare/Medicaid for offering such care. The attorneys general argue HHS violated federal administrative law by implementing a major policy change without required notice-and-comment rulemaking, creating fear for patients and providers and threatening state Medicaid programs.

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HHSEnforcement Action

Glendale Obstetrics & Gynecology PCA

Glendale Obstetrics & Gynecology PCA (Healthcare Provider, AZ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

York Hospital

York Hospital (Healthcare Provider, ME) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,259 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Paper/Films.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Riverland Community Health

Riverland Community Health (Healthcare Provider, MN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 940 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing

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