what state attorney generals have actions against sirius

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Who was the state Attorney General in criminal prosecution?

Apr 08, 2022 · Washington AG Investigating ALL ACCESS reported last month ( NET NEWS 10/14) that SIRIUS XM RADIO was the target of a joint investigation from legal officials in several states after complaints by...

Can the governor direct the Attorney General to prosecute a case?

Dec 04, 2014 · et seq. The State and SIRIUS XM have agreed to execute this Assurance for the purposes of settlement only. I. BACKGROUND The Ohio Attorney General, acting on behalf of the State of Ohio, has the authority to enforce the CSPA, R.C. 1345.01 et seq. Sirius XM Radio Inc. is a Delaware corporation that is headquartered at 1221 Avenue of the

Can the Attorney General enforce its authority over local prosecuting agencies?

State Attorneys General Attorneys general are the top legal officers of their state or territory. They advise and represent their legislature and state agencies and act as the “People’s Lawyer” for the citizens. Most are elected, though a few are appointed by the governor. Select your state to connect to your state attorney general's website.

What does the state attorney general do?

Dec 28, 2021 · In 2019 and 2020, a total of 5 cases have resulted in financial penalties, although those penalties have been sizeable, and four of the five cases were multistate actions against HIPAA-covered entities and business associates where several state attorneys general participated in the actions. These multistate actions allow state attorneys general to pool their …

Why do state attorneys general take multistate actions?

These multistate actions allow state attorneys general to pool their resources and investigate potential violations of HIPAA and state laws more efficiently. When civil actions are brought against covered entities or business associates by state Attorneys General, they are separate from any Office for Civil Rights actions.

Who enforces HIPAA?

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Rules.

Has HIPAA been violated?

Over the years there have been several cases where HIPAA Rules have been violated, but the decision was taken to bring actions for violations of equivalent provisions in state laws.