March 15, 2006
* California AG Sues Company For Sale of Cell Phone Records

Press release: California "Attorney General Bill Lockyer, in the first enforcement action resulting from his ongoing investigation into the sale of cell phone records, today filed a $10 million-plus lawsuit against Data Trace USA, Inc. (Data Trace) that alleges the firm unlawfully obtained and sold wireless customers' confidential monthly call records."

Related documents, legislation and postings:

  • The People of the State of California v. Data Trace USA, Inc., Complaint (3-14-06).pdf

  • California Bill Would Ban "Pretexting"
  • Postings on sale of cell phone records