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Privacy Enforcement Tracker

1,338 enforcement actions from 14 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.

1,338

Total Actions

14

Jurisdictions

$50.6B+

Total Fines Tracked

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OREnforcement ActionMultistate

Internal Revenue Service(IRS)

Environmental and consumer protection enforcement action. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 16 states in filing an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against the IRS. The challenge contests a new IRS rule that removes a key pathway (5% investment test) for wind and solar projects to qualify for federal clean energy tax credits. The states argue the rule is unlawful, arbitrary, will increase energy costs for families and businesses, and undermine state clean energy goals and investments.

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TXEnforcement Action

PDD Holdings, Inc. and WhaleCo Inc. d/b/a Temu

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against PDD Holdings, Inc. and WhaleCo Inc., doing business as Temu, for deceptive marketing and unlawful covert harvesting of Texans’ personal data that was exposed to the Chinese Communist Party. The suit alleges Temu functions as a 'trojan horse' e-commerce app that bypasses security protocols to create a backdoor into users’ private data, which is stored on servers in China. The lawsuit seeks monetary relief under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, including up to $10,000 per violation and up to $250,000 per violation targeting consumers aged 65 or older.

LowConsent FailureUnauthorized Data SharingSecurity Failure
TXEnforcement Action

PDD Holdings, Inc. and WhaleCo Inc.(Temu)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Temu (PDD Holdings, Inc. and WhaleCo Inc.) for deceptive marketing practices and illegally harvesting Texans' personal data, which was then exposed to the Chinese Communist Party. The suit seeks monetary damages under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, with potential penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and higher for seniors. This is part of a broader effort to hold CCP-aligned companies accountable.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingSecurity Failure
CTGuidance

23andMe

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong submitted testimony in support of genetic privacy legislation that would grant residents exclusive control over their DNA and genetic data. The legislation is inspired by his office's investigation into 23andMe's data breach affecting over six million customers and the company's subsequent bankruptcy. The bill requires express consent for DNA use, imposes security measures, and prohibits marketing use of DNA.

LowData BreachBiometric Data
HHSEnforcement Action

VNS Behavioral Health Inc. (“VNS Health”)

VNS Behavioral Health Inc. (“VNS Health”) (Healthcare Provider, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 739 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Email.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Emanuel Medical Center

Emanuel Medical Center (Healthcare Provider, GA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 28,963 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
TXEnforcement Action

TP-Link Systems Inc.(TP-Link)

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.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

44North

44North (Business Associate, MI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,158 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Desktop Computer.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Easterseals Northeast Indiana

Easterseals Northeast Indiana (Healthcare Provider, IN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 3,158 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
OREnforcement Action

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE)

Civil rights enforcement action where Oregon Attorney General submitted evidence supporting a lawsuit against federal agents for excessive use of force and First Amendment violations during protests at the Portland ICE building. The AG urges the court to issue a preliminary injunction to stop unlawful crowd-control measures.

LowSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Wee Care Pediatrics, LLC

Wee Care Pediatrics, LLC (Healthcare Provider, UT) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,127 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

National Association on Drug Abuse Problems

National Association on Drug Abuse Problems (Healthcare Provider, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 90,000 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Cedar Valley Services

Cedar Valley Services (Healthcare Provider, MN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona

Academic Urology & Urogynecology of Arizona (Healthcare Provider, AZ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 73,281 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Resource Corporation of America

Resource Corporation of America (Business Associate, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund

Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Security Benefits Fund (Health Plan, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 18,550 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Electronic Medical Record, Other.

MediumData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

VPS Medical PLLC

VPS Medical PLLC (Healthcare Provider, PA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 4,600 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Cedar Point Health, LLC

Cedar Point Health, LLC (Healthcare Provider, CO) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 23,114 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

University Spine Center

University Spine Center (Healthcare Provider, NJ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 582 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server, Other.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Alexes Hazen MD, PLLC

Alexes Hazen MD, PLLC (Healthcare Provider, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 500 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Email, Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
TXInvestigation

Conduent Business Services LLC(Conduent)

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 data breach that exposed the protected health information of approximately four million Texans. The breach, which occurred between October 21, 2024 and January 13, 2025, is believed to be the largest in U.S. history. The investigation focuses on Conduent's security measures and BCBS's compliance with state data protection laws.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
TXInvestigation

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services LLC(Blue Cross Blue Shield and Conduent)

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.

CriticalData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
CASettlement

The Walt Disney Company(Disney)

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $2.75 million settlement with The Walt Disney Company, the largest CCPA settlement in state history, resolving allegations that Disney violated the CCPA by failing to fully honor consumers’ opt-out requests for the sale or sharing of their personal data across all devices and streaming services linked to their accounts. Disney’s opt-out methods, including in-app toggles, webforms, and Global Privacy Control implementation, had gaps that allowed continued data sale or sharing even after consumers opted out. Under the settlement, Disney must pay the civil penalty and implement comprehensive opt-out methods that fully cease all sale or sharing of consumer data upon request.

HighOpt-Out Failure

$2.8M

HHSEnforcement Action

First Choice Community Home Care, Inc.

First Choice Community Home Care, Inc. (Healthcare Provider, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 725 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 1,670 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

ApolloMD Business Services, LLC

ApolloMD Business Services, LLC (Business Associate, GA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 626,540 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

HighData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Five Star Home Health, Inc.

Five Star Home Health, Inc. (Healthcare Provider, OK) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,575 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Houston Health Department

Houston Health Department (Healthcare Provider, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 7,445 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
FTCWarning Letter

13 data brokers(Data Brokers)

The FTC issued warning letters to 13 data brokers reminding them of their obligations under the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA), which bans the sale or disclosure of sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The letters cite instances where recipients offered data on Armed Forces members, which is protected under PADFAA. Non-compliance could result in civil penalties up to $53,088 per violation.

LowUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Carolina Foot & Ankle Associates

Carolina Foot & Ankle Associates (Healthcare Provider, NC) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure

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