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- 1Planet 13 Data Breach Lawsuit Puts Cannabis Industry on Notice●Trouble Ahead, Trouble Behind: The Planet 13 Data Breach Lawsuit and What It Means for Cannabis Companies’ Data Security Practices
A lawsuit has been filed against cannabis retailer Planet 13 over a data breach, drawing attention to how legal marijuana companies protect customer information. Because cannabis businesses operate heavily in cash and collect sensitive personal data under state licensing rules, the case is being read as a warning to the wider industry that weak data security practices could bring litigation and regulatory scrutiny.