Summary: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Allstate and its subsidiary Arity for allegedly collecting and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans without consent. The lawsuit claims violations of Texas data privacy laws and seeks various legal remedies.
Threat Actor: Allstate and Arity | Allstate, Arity
Victim: Over 45 million Americans | over 45 million Americans
Key Point :
- Allstate and Arity are accused of unlawfully collecting sensitive location data through popular mobile apps.
- The lawsuit alleges violations of the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Data Broker Law, and Texas Insurance Code.
- Remedies sought include civil penalties, restitution for consumers, destruction of unlawfully obtained data, and injunctive relief.