A judge in Cape May County, New Jersey, ruled that a website that posted names and Social Security numbers of 88 people online is not subject to claims for damages under the state’s Consumer Fraud Act.

The ruling is good news for the site and its operator, who were facing claims for treble damages under a 2019 amendment to the CFA concerning data breaches for entities compiling personal information digitally.

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