On August 19, 2026, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a $275,000 settlement with TaxAct for improperly disclosing taxpayer information to advertising partners through third‑party tracking technologies. The settlement requires TaxAct to implement a comprehensive governance program for such technologies, including a review committee, written policies, documentation, tag‑monitoring, and independent audits.
Why it matters: The settlement underscores heightened regulatory scrutiny of third‑party tracking and the handling of financial personal data.
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