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Privacy Enforcement Tracker

1,506 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.

1,506

Total Actions

16

Jurisdictions

$26.6B+

Total Fines Tracked

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VASettlementMultistate

23andMe, Inc.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 42 state attorneys general in a multistate settlement with 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that exposed the genetic data of approximately 6.9 million customers. The settlement requires 23andMe to pay $18 million to the states and $46.75 million to affected consumers, resolving allegations of inadequate security practices and delayed breach notification.

CriticalData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$18.0M

VASettlementMultistate

23andMe

Attorney General Jay Jones joined 42 attorneys general in a multistate settlement with 23andMe's bankruptcy trustee over a 2023 data breach that compromised genetic data of nearly 7 million customers. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims, with immediate recovery of $18 million from bankruptcy funds, of which Virginia receives $662,649. The settlement also requires enhanced data security measures and consumer protections for the new entity, 23andMe Research Institute.

MediumData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$663K

TXSettlementMultistate

23andMe

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $150 million multistate settlement against 23andMe following a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic and personal data of 6.9 million consumers. The settlement resolves bankruptcy claims and requires enhanced data security, risk assessments, and an independent advisory board, with immediate recovery of $18 million from bankruptcy funds.

CriticalData BreachSecurity FailureBreach Notification Delay

$150.0M

NYSettlementMultistate

23andMe

New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general secured an $18 million settlement from genetic testing company 23andMe for failing to protect customers' private genetic data. The October 2023 data breach exposed sensitive genetic information of 6.9 million consumers, including 305,245 in New York, with some data published for sale on the dark web. The settlement includes monetary penalties and new data protection requirements for the company and its successor, 23andMe Research Institute.

CriticalData BreachSecurity FailureBreach Notification Delay

$18.0M

CTSettlementMultistate

23andMe

Attorney General William Tong led a coalition of 42 attorneys general in a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims, with $18 million paid from bankruptcy funds, and requires enhanced data security measures for the new entity holding the data.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$18.0M

ORSettlementMultistate

23andMe

A coalition of 42 state attorneys general settled bankruptcy claims against 23andMe following a 2023 data breach that compromised genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The settlement includes $150 million in allowed claims, with $18 million paid from bankruptcy funds, and requires enhanced data security measures for the successor entity, 23andMe Research Institute.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureHealth Data

$18.0M

NJSettlementMultistate

23andMe, Inc.

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations from a 2023 data breach that compromised genetic data of 6.9 million people worldwide, including nearly 150,000 in New Jersey. The settlement provides $18 million to states from available bankruptcy funds, plus enhanced data security and consumer deletion rights for the successor entity, 23andMe Research Institute.

CriticalData BreachSecurity FailureBreach Notification Delay

$18.0M

COSettlementMultistate

23andMe, Inc.

A coalition of 42 state attorneys general settled with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The states will receive $18 million from bankruptcy funds, and 23andMe agreed to enhanced data security requirements and consumer deletion rights as part of the asset sale to TTAM Research Institute.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureBiometric Data

$18.0M

MNSettlementMultistate

23andMe, Inc.

A coalition of 42 state attorneys general reached a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers. The settlement provides $18 million from bankruptcy funds, with Minnesota receiving $514,871, and imposes data security requirements on the successor entity, 23andMe Research Institute.

HighData BreachSecurity FailureBreach Notification Delay

$18.0M

FTCSettlement

Illuminate Education Inc.

The FTC finalized a consent order against Illuminate Education Inc. for failing to secure students' personal data, leading to a breach affecting 10.1 million students. The order requires Illuminate to implement a data security program, delete unnecessary data, and limit data collection, but imposes no monetary penalty.

LowSecurity FailureData BreachChildren's Data
HHSEnforcement Action

BMG of Kansas, Inc.

BMG of Kansas, Inc. (Health Plan, KS) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,327 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Manhattan Retirement Foundation d/b/a Meadowlark Hills

Manhattan Retirement Foundation d/b/a Meadowlark Hills (Healthcare Provider, KS) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 14,442 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

MediumData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

AltaMed Health Services Corporation

AltaMed Health Services Corporation (Healthcare Provider, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Commonwealth Care Alliance (Health Plan, MA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 634 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Paper/Films.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

Couve Healthcare Consulting, LLC DBA Evergreen Healthcare Group

Couve Healthcare Consulting, LLC DBA Evergreen Healthcare Group (Business Associate, WA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 11,795 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Electronic Medical Record.

MediumData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Weill Cornell Medicine

Weill Cornell Medicine (Healthcare Provider, NY) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 516 individuals. Breach type: Unauthorized Access/Disclosure. Location of breached information: Electronic Medical Record.

LowData BreachHealth DataUnauthorized Data Sharing
HHSEnforcement Action

QualDerm Partners, LLC

QualDerm Partners, LLC (Healthcare Provider, TN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 3,117,874 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.

CriticalData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

The Center for Advanced Eye Care

The Center for Advanced Eye Care (Healthcare Provider, ME) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 9,300 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server, Other.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity Failure
HHSEnforcement Action

Option Care Health, Inc.

Option Care Health, Inc. (Healthcare Provider, IL) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,086 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Email.

LowData BreachHealth DataSecurity 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
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
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

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