Massachusetts Attorney General Creates New Privacy Division

Massachusetts companies will have to deal with a new division within the state’s attorney general office focused on privacy and security issues.

The Data Privacy and Security Division will be tasked with investigating companies that may flout the state’s consumer protection and data breach laws, the office of state Attorney General Maura Healey (D) announced.

State attorneys general across the country are focusing on privacy and security issues, including with investigations into Facebook Inc. and data security settlements with Equifax Inc.

The new division “will build on our office’s commitment to empowering Massachusetts consumers in the digital economy, ensuring that ...