DesignRush has released its mid-year 2025 U.S. Data Privacy Rankings. Based on real-world data like cybercrime rates, breach incidents, and state privacy laws, this report ranks how well each U.S. state is protecting personal data in 2025.
Here are the key rankings from the report:
- Kentucky holds the #1 spot again, thanks to the lowest cybercrime rate in the country.
- Montana jumps to #2 after cutting its data breach rate in half.
- Tennessee stays steady at #3 with balanced scores across the board.
- New Jersey breaks into the top 5, with major gains in breach control.
- Utah, Iowa, and Texas continue improving on enforcement and legislation.
- Minnesota and Connecticut enter the Top 10 for the first time.
- Michigan drops 28 spots — the biggest decline — after weakening its privacy laws.
- Alaska ranks last, with the nation’s highest cybercrime rate (914.7 per 100K) and weak legal safeguards.
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