New York sues Allstate over data breach, alleged security lapses | Reuters

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Allstate’s National General unit for failing to report a data breach that exposed drivers’ license numbers and lacking reasonable safeguards to protect private information. The lawsuit alleges National General violated state data security and consumer protection laws, seeking civil fines and other remedies. Allstate defended its response, stating it resolved the issue years ago and promptly notified regulators and consumers.