1,640 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.
1,640
Total Actions
16
Jurisdictions
$50.0B+
Total Fines Tracked
Behavioral Health Resources (Healthcare Provider, WA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 49,213 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Alpine Ears, Nose & Throat, P.L.L.C. (Healthcare Provider, CO) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 65,648 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Community Treatment Solutions (Healthcare Provider, NJ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 950 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a coordinated multi-state enforcement action against the sale of bootleg, flavored disposable e-cigarettes. Civil investigative demands were served on 12 Connecticut smoke shops, convenience stores, and two wholesalers for selling illegally imported, non-FDA authorized nicotine products designed to appeal to youth. Nine other states announced parallel investigations or litigation targeting distributors and retailers of these products.
The FTC alleged that General Motors and its OnStar subsidiary collected and sold drivers' precise geolocation and driving behavior data (e.g., hard braking, speeding) to consumer reporting agencies without adequately notifying consumers or obtaining their affirmative consent. A proposed consent order bans the companies from disclosing this sensitive data to consumer reporting agencies for five years and requires them to implement clearer consent mechanisms, data access/deletion processes, and opt-out options.
The FTC settled charges against GoDaddy for failing to implement adequate data security measures for its web hosting services, which led to multiple breaches and misled customers about its security protections. The proposed order requires GoDaddy to establish a comprehensive information security program and hire an independent assessor for regular reviews.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defended House Bill 1181 at the U.S. Supreme Court, which requires online pornography sites to verify users' ages to protect children from harmful content. The law was challenged by pornography distributors, but Texas won at the Fifth Circuit and is now defending its constitutionality. Texas has also sued Aylo Global Entertainment for non-compliance, leading to Pornhub's shutdown in Texas.
The FTC finalized an order banning Mobilewalla Inc. from selling sensitive location data after alleging the company sold such data without verifying consumer consent. The order prohibits Mobilewalla from collecting data from ad exchanges for non-auction purposes, misrepresenting data practices, and using location data from sensitive locations like health clinics and places of worship.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $1.5 million settlement with Carvana to resolve hundreds of consumer complaints about delays in title and registration, delayed payments to sellers, and deceptive vehicle representations. The settlement includes a $1 million restitution fund for affected consumers and a $500,000 penalty to the state, with $250,000 suspended if Carvana complies. Carvana must comply with Connecticut laws and improve customer service.
$500K
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with Equifax Information Services, LLC for inaccurately reporting credit scores to lenders due to a coding error, which lowered consumers' scores and inflated costs for loans and insurance between March and April 2022. Equifax will pay $725,000 and implement safeguards to prevent future errors, with restitution for affected consumers.
$725K
The FTC finalized an order against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. for making deceptive claims about its facial recognition software's accuracy and lack of bias. The company must now back up any claims with competent testing and is prohibited from misrepresenting the software's performance. No monetary penalty was imposed.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary Arity for unlawfully collecting, using, and selling driving data from over 45 million consumers without consent. The data, which includes precise geolocation information, was used to justify insurance premium increases. This action alleges violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA).
Mid America Physician Services (Healthcare Provider, KS) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 104,513 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley (Healthcare Provider, WI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 956 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Email.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $5 million preliminary settlement with Stone Academy and its owners for unfair and deceptive conduct. The for-profit nursing school failed to deliver promised education, lacking textbooks, experienced teachers, and clinical training, and abruptly closed in February 2023. The settlement provides cash payments to harmed students, bars the owner from higher education employment for five years, and includes measures to help students complete their education.
$5.0M
Newport Harbor Pathology Medical Group, Inc. (Healthcare Provider, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 119,341 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against TikTok for deceptively promoting its app as safe for children despite the prevalence of inappropriate and explicit content. The action alleges violations of the SCOPE Act, which protects children's online privacy, and follows a previous lawsuit regarding data privacy issues.
BayMark Health Services, Inc. (Business Associate, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 3,170 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
The U.S. Department of Justice and ten states filed an amended complaint against six major landlords for using algorithmic pricing and sharing competitively sensitive information to suppress competition and raise rents. Cortland Management LLC agreed to a consent decree requiring it to cease these practices, cooperate with the investigation, and submit to court-monitored oversight. The landlords collectively manage over 1.3 million rental units across the United States.
Eastern Idaho Public Health (Healthcare Provider, ID) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 759 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Electronic Medical Record.
Medusind Inc. (Business Associate, FL) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 701,475 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center (Business Associate, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 500 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Pediatric Home Respiratory Services, LLC d/b/a Pediatric Home Service (Healthcare Provider, MN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 41,792 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
DentaQuest (Health Plan, WI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 868 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Paper/Films.
Ingham County Medical Care Facility, d/b/a Dobie Road (Healthcare Provider, MI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 3,078 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Electronic Medical Record.
Buffalo Surgery Center (Healthcare Provider, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 64,000 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
The Plastic Surgery Center (Healthcare Provider, NJ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 64,813 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Attorney General William Tong announced that starting January 1, 2025, businesses covered by the Connecticut Data Privacy Act must honor global opt-out preference signals, allowing consumers to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales via tools like Global Privacy Control. The advisory explains requirements, notes exemptions for HIPAA-covered entities, and provides resources for compliance.
Legacy Treatment Services, Inc. (Healthcare Provider, NJ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 29,898 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
Watsonville Community Hospital (Healthcare Provider, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 30,312 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.