United States of America: New York State Attorney General reached settlement with Root over data breach affecting driver’s licence data

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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…

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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-03-20
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On 20 March 2025, the New York State Attorney General (AG) announced a settlement with Root Insuran…