AG Hilgers Urges Nebraskans to Stay Ahead of Scammers During National Consumer Protection Week
LINCOLN – Scammers are getting smarter, but so are Nebraskans.
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 Mike Hilgers Announces Finalization of Settlement with Kroger Grocery Chain over Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Mike Hilgers is announcing Nebraska’s completion of its settlement agreement with Kroger, joining a bipartis
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:
Rights of Consumers
What is a Consumer?
A consumer is an individual who is a resident of this state acting only in an individual or household context. A consumer does not include an individual acting in a commercial or employment context.
Consumer’s Rights with Respect to the Processing of Personal Data
As of January 1st, 2025, consumers may submit a request to a controller regarding the processing of personal data belonging to that individual or a known child. Consumers may request the following from Controllers:
Data Privacy Homepage
As of January 1, 2025, the Attorney General is tasked with protecting the rights of Nebraska residents to their personal data. As part of the law, the Attorney General is required to provide information that helps businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities under the Data Privacy Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 87-1101 to 87-1130.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Change Healthcare for Critical Failures to Protect Consumer Data and Prevent Against Harm from a Widespread Cyberattack
Lincoln—Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a major lawsuit in Lancaster County District Court against Change Healthcare alleging violations of Nebraska’s Consumer Protection
