TaxAct settles Connecticut case involving data shared with Meta, Google
( August 19, 2026, 13:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced the state entered into a $275,000 settlement with the Texas-based tax preparation company, TaxAct, because it allegedly improperly disclosed tax-payers' information to Meta Platforms and Google. TaxAct must also implement new third-party tracking compliance terms, including increased review of new and existing contracts that detail how data can be shared between parties. Official statement below:...
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