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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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NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Trump Administration

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a 19-state coalition to secure a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from granting Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) unauthorized access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system and Americans’ sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and bank account details. A prior temporary restraining order required immediate destruction of all records already obtained by DOGE and Musk. The lawsuit remains ongoing to permanently prevent unauthorized access to private consumer data.

LowUnauthorized Data Sharing
NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

Elon Musk and DOGE(DOGE)

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition to sue the Trump administration for allowing Elon Musk and DOGE unauthorized access to the Treasury Department's central payment system, exposing Americans' sensitive personal information. A federal court granted a preliminary injunction blocking this access and ordering the destruction of any obtained records.

CriticalUnauthorized Data Sharing
TXInvestigation

DeepSeek

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Chinese AI company DeepSeek for alleged violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, citing concerns over the company’s privacy practices and ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The AG also notified DeepSeek of the alleged violations, issued a ban on DeepSeek’s platform on all Office of the Attorney General devices, and sent third-party Civil Investigative Demands to Google and Apple for documentation related to the DeepSeek app. The investigation stems from allegations that DeepSeek acts as a proxy for the CCP to steal Texas citizens’ data and undermine U.S. AI dominance.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Restorix Health, Inc.

Restorix Health, Inc. (Business Associate, LA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 38,553 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Email.

MediumData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
CTEnforcement ActionMultistate

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)(DOGE)

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, secured a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE and Elon Musk from accessing Treasury Department payment systems containing sensitive personal data. The court found the Trump Administration illegally granted unauthorized access, exposing Americans' bank account details and Social Security numbers. The order mandates destruction of downloaded materials and restricts access to vetted civil servants.

CriticalData BreachUnauthorized Data Sharing
NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

Trump administration(Trump Administration)

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally granting Elon Musk and DOGE unauthorized access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system, exposing Social Security numbers, bank account information, and other private data of tens of millions of Americans. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order on February 8, 2025, blocking access and ordering destruction of all obtained records, with the coalition seeking a preliminary injunction to continue the bar on unauthorized access.

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NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

Trump Administration and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 18 other state attorneys general in suing the Trump administration and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to stop unauthorized access to Americans' sensitive personal data held in U.S. Treasury payment systems. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE from accessing the data and requiring immediate destruction of any copies already obtained. A hearing on a motion for preliminary injunction is scheduled for February 14, 2025.

LowUnauthorized Data Sharing
NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

Elon Musk and DOGE(DOGE)

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate lawsuit against Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for gaining unauthorized access to the U.S. Treasury's payment system, which contains Americans' sensitive personal data and controls vital funding. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking DOGE from accessing this data and requiring the destruction of any records already obtained, with a preliminary injunction hearing set for February 14, 2025.

HighUnauthorized Data Sharing
NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

U.S. Department of the Treasury

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration and U.S. Department of the Treasury over unauthorized access to Americans’ sensitive personal data. The lawsuit alleges the Treasury Department illegally granted Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to its central payment system containing bank account details, Social Security numbers, and other private information, violating federal law and the U.S. Constitution. The coalition seeks an injunction to halt the policy and a declaration that the access expansion is unlawful and unconstitutional.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingSecurity Failure
NYEnforcement ActionMultistate

Trump administration(Trump Administration)

New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 19 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally granting Elon Musk and DOGE access to the Treasury's payment system, exposing Americans' sensitive personal information. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to halt this policy and a declaration that it is unlawful and unconstitutional.

LowUnauthorized Data Sharing
ILEnforcement ActionMultistate

Trump Administration

A coalition of 18 state attorneys general, led by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop a policy that grants Elon Musk and DOGE unauthorized access to the Treasury Department's payment system, which contains sensitive personal information like bank details and Social Security numbers. The lawsuit seeks an injunction and a declaration that the policy is unlawful, arguing it violates federal law and jeopardizes data security.

LowUnauthorized Data Sharing
CTEnforcement ActionMultistate

Treasury Department(U.S. Treasury)

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in suing President Trump and the U.S. Treasury to stop DOGE's unauthorized access to the Treasury's central payment system and confidential records, calling it the largest data breach in American history. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to block the expanded access policy and a declaration that it is unlawful.

CriticalUnauthorized Data SharingData Breach
CTEnforcement ActionMultistate

U.S. Department of the Treasury(Treasury)

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general to announce they will file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Treasury and DOGE for unlawfully granting Elon Musk and DOGE staff access to sensitive personal information and payment systems. The AGs argue this unauthorized access threatens privacy rights and essential payments for millions of Americans. The lawsuit seeks to revoke access and prevent further interference.

LowUnauthorized Data SharingSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Mental Health Association Inc.

Mental Health Association Inc. (Healthcare Provider, MA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 12,633 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

ZI NEUROSCIENCES

ZI NEUROSCIENCES (Healthcare Provider, NJ) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,000 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Other, Paper/Films.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Aprendamos Intervention Team, P.A.

Aprendamos Intervention Team, P.A. (Healthcare Provider, NM) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,916 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Email.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Alpine Ears, Nose & Throat, P.L.L.C.

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.

MediumData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
FTCConsent Decree

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

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.

HighGeolocation DataConsent FailureUnauthorized Data Sharing
TXEnforcement Action

Allstate and Arity(Allstate)

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).

LowNotice FailureConsent FailureUnauthorized Data Sharing
CTEnforcement ActionMultistate

Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC, Blackstone's LivCor LLC, Camden Property Trust, Cushman & Wakefield Inc, Pinnacle Property Management Services LLC, Willow Bridge Property Company LLC, Cortland Management LLC(Greystar, LivCor, Camden, Cushman & Wakefield, Pinnacle Property Management, Willow Bridge, Cortland)

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.

LowSurveillance PricingUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Eastern Idaho Public Health

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.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

DentaQuest

DentaQuest (Health Plan, WI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 868 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Paper/Films.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Khalil Foundation (DBA Khalil Center)

Khalil Foundation (DBA Khalil Center) (Healthcare Provider, IL) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,153 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
TXInvestigation

Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, and 11 other companies(Character.AI)

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced investigations into 15 companies, including Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, and Discord, for potential violations of the SCOPE Act and TDPSA concerning children's privacy. The investigations target practices such as unauthorized sharing of minors' personal data and failure to provide parental controls. This action is part of Texas's broader initiative to enforce data privacy laws.

LowChildren's DataConsent FailureNotice Failure
TXInvestigation

Character.AI, Reddit, Instagram, Discord, and 14 other companies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched investigations into Character.AI and 14 other companies, including Reddit, Instagram, and Discord, over potential violations of children’s privacy and safety laws. The investigations focus on compliance with the SCOPE Act and Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), which require parental consent for sharing minors’ data and mandate notice and consent requirements for children’s personal information. No fines or remedies have been imposed as the investigations are ongoing.

LowChildren's DataConsent FailureNotice Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

El Paso Healthcare System, Ltd. d/b/a Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare

El Paso Healthcare System, Ltd. d/b/a Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare (Healthcare Provider, TX) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,854 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Electronic Medical Record.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
FTCConsent Decree

Gravy Analytics Inc. and Venntel Inc.(Gravy Analytics)

The FTC took action against Gravy Analytics Inc. and Venntel Inc. for unlawfully tracking and selling sensitive consumer location data without consent. The proposed consent order prohibits the sale or use of sensitive location data, requires deletion of historic data, and mandates compliance programs. This is part of the FTC's series of actions against data brokers selling sensitive location data.

LowConsent FailureUnauthorized Data SharingGeolocation Data
HHSEnforcement Action

Atrium Health

Atrium Health (Healthcare Provider, NC) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 585,959 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

HighData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

AuthoraCare Collective

AuthoraCare Collective (Healthcare Provider, NC) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 57,944 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Mid-Minnesota Management Services d/b/a Central Resources

Mid-Minnesota Management Services d/b/a Central Resources (Business Associate, IL) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,232 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Other.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing

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