1,711 enforcement actions from 16 federal and state jurisdictions. Every event traced back to its official government source.
1,711
Total Actions
16
Jurisdictions
$51.3B+
Total Fines Tracked
New Jersey joined a coalition of state attorneys general in filing a notice in Character Technologies, Inc.’s bankruptcy proceedings, raising concerns about the company’s safety and privacy practices and the sensitive conversations it holds, including those involving children and mental health. The states seek safeguards for consumers’ personal information in any sale or transfer of the company’s business or assets; the release does not report a fine or final finding of violations.
Blackbaud, a software company, experienced a ransomware attack in 2020 that exposed sensitive personal information, including protected health data, due to inadequate security practices and delayed breach notification. A multistate investigation resulted in a $49.5 million settlement, requiring Blackbaud to enhance data security, implement breach response plans, and undergo third-party assessments.
$49.5M
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.