AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoData Privacy & Enforcement: New York AG Letitia James and 42 other attorneys general secured a $18M settlement from 23andMe over its 2023 genetic data breach, adding stricter data-protection requirements and requiring more than $705K in payments to New York. Consumer Safety & Regulation: A coalition of pediatricians and public health groups sued the U.S. FDA over guidance that lets some vape and nicotine pouch products stay on the market while applications are pending. Inflation Watch: U.S. consumer inflation cooled in June (CPI -0.4% month over month; 3.5% year over year), but analysts warn the Middle East situation could push energy prices back up. Retail & Customer Protection: Comcast’s Xfinity data breach settlement is open for eligible customers, with a Sept. 30, 2026 claim deadline. Consumer Fraud & Scams: Alaska’s AG warned Bitcoin Depot kiosk users after the company filed for bankruptcy, noting kiosks were used in scams targeting Alaskans. Payments for Everyday Consumers: Emirates launched EMI-based ticket payments in India (3–36 months) via participating banks. Local Consumer Alerts: Uisce Éireann issued a boil-water notice for parts of Achill Island and nearby schemes due to treatment issues and high demand. Retail Crime: Illinois hosted a conference focused on organized retail crime, cargo theft, and coordinated enforcement.
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