Data Leaks Happen Most Often in These States — Here's Why

**Executive Summary:** This article summarizes a study and reporting on U.S. state data privacy protections and breach rates, noting Kentucky, Rhode Island, and Tennessee rank highest for safety while South Dakota and Alaska rank lowest; it stresses that strong laws alone do not guarantee fewer breaches and highlights recent enforcement actions and new state privacy legislation, advising organizations to adopt automated privacy programs and governance to manage the growing patchwork of state laws.