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
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.
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.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Shein US Services LLC for selling toxic products and exposing consumers' personal data to the Chinese Communist Party. The lawsuit seeks monetary penalties under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. This action is part of a broader effort to protect Texans from health risks and CCP influence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
44North (Business Associate, MI) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,158 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Desktop Computer.
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.
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.
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.
Cedar Valley Services (Healthcare Provider, MN) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a civil investigative demand into Concierge Apartments management for alleged mismanagement leading to unsafe living conditions, including loss of hot water, ignored work orders, and evacuation orders. The investigation seeks records on tenant complaints, repairs, and documentation of $2 million in repairs promised. The property owner, J.R.K Property Holdings, is a private equity-backed real estate firm with $15 billion in assets.
Adapt Integrated Health Care (Healthcare Provider, OR) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 2,908 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 13 data brokers reminding them of their obligations under the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA). PADFAA prohibits data brokers from selling or providing sensitive personal data about Americans to foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The letters warn that violations could result in civil penalties of up to $53,088 per violation and urge companies to review their business practices for compliance.
Marin Cancer Care (Healthcare Provider, CA) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 501 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
EDGAR A MARTORELL MD LLC (Healthcare Provider, FL) reported a HIPAA breach affecting 1,107 individuals. Breach type: Hacking/IT Incident. Location of breached information: Network Server.
All data sourced from official government enforcement pages.