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The Role of State Attorneys General in Protecting Consumers’ Data Privacy
Published: August 31, 2023 | Updated: September 22, 2023State Attorneys General (AGs) have been stalwart defenders of consumers’ privacy by vigorously enforcing data breach laws, investigating the misuse of consumer data, and advocating for passage of comprehensive data privacy legislation.
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The Role of State Attorneys General in Protecting Sensitive Health Information Collected by Menstrual and Ovulation Tracking Applications
Published: August 31, 2023 | Updated: September 22, 2023State attorneys general can play a key role in either protecting or exploiting Americans’ sensitive reproductive health information. Some attorneys general work to inform their constituents of their rights to privacy and reproductive health care through actions like consumer alerts, hotlines, guidance and advisories.
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Price Gouging Issue Brief
Published: August 31, 2023 | Updated: September 18, 2023Price gouging occurs when sellers take advantage of consumers during a state of emergency by charging too much for essential goods and services, often at an “unconscionably excessive price.” The public is harmed when businesses that provide essential goods and services engage in price gouging during times of crisis.
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The Role of State Attorneys General in Protecting LGBTQ+ Communities from Workplace Discrimination
Published: August 31, 2023States attorneys general play a critical role in enforcing workplace anti-discrimination laws. Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
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Environmental Justice Issue Brief
Published: August 31, 2023 | Updated: September 14, 2023State attorneys general play a vital role in advocating for historically marginalized communities and have a diverse range of authorities that they are able to utilize in order to prioritize environmental justice, including litigation, regulatory enforcement, and advocacy efforts.
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