Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Case Against Google for Monopolies in Digital Advertising

Attorney General Hilgers announced today a major court victory after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia found that Google has violated the law by maintaining illegal monopolies in the digital advertising technology industry, stifling competition and harming website publishers, advertisers, and consumers. Attorney GeneralHilgers joined a coalition of seventeen attorneys general joining the U.S.

AG Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Issue Consumer Alert for Extortion Scam

Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner are issuing a consumer alert regarding a scam circulating in Lancaster County. 

Scammers have been using specific personal details and scare tactics to pressure Nebraskans into sending money. Multiple Nebraskans have received threats from unknown numbers or emails from people claiming to harm them or their families. 

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1.4 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2024

Attorney General Hilgers announced today the successful recovery of over $1.4 million for consumers throughout 2024. This money was recovered by the Consumer Affairs Response Team (CART) in the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office on behalf of Nebraskans. CART engages with Nebraska businesses and consumers to facilitate a voluntary resolution of consumer complaints.

Processors Responsibilities

What is a Processor?

A processor is any person or entity, that processes personal data on behalf of a controller. 

Processor’s Responsibility to Respond to Consumer Requests:

As of January 1st, 2025, processors are required to take certain steps to help consumers maintain control over their personal data. Processors have the responsibility of assisting controllers in meeting or complying with the controller’s duties under the Data Privacy Act. Controllers are required to:

Controller Responsibilities

What is a Controller?

A controller is any person or entity, that alone or jointly with others, determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. 

Controller’s Responsibility to Respond to Consumer Requests:

As of January 1st, 2025, controllers are required to take certain steps to help consumers maintain control over their personal data. Controllers have the responsibility of responding to a consumer’s request to: