United States of America: New York State Attorney General investigation into Root over data breach affecting driver's licence data
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Mar 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
New York State Attorney General reached settlement with Root over data breach affecting driver’s licence data
On 20 March 2025, the New York State Attorney General (AG) announced a settlement with Root Insurance Company following a data breach affecting approximately 45’000 New Yorkers. The breach involved Root’s online quote tool, which allowed unauthentic…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body