New York state sued Allstate on Monday, accusing the insurer’s National General unit of failing to report a data breach that exposed drivers’ license numbers, and not developing reasonable safeguards to protect policyholders’ private information.
The lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James was filed in a state court in Manhattan, and seeks civil fines. Allstate did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Source: USA TODAY
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