"Reviewing this information is vital because Google's story changed, first claiming only fragments were collected, then acknowledging entire emails. Verifying Google's data snare is crucial to assessing a penalty and assuring no repeat," he said.

Connecticut would join other states and countries that have already filed suits or initiated investigations into the matter. Suits have been filed against Google in Illinois, Washington, D.C., California and Florida.

In addition, Canada, Germany, Spain, the U.S., France, South Korea, Australia and the U.K. have complained, investigated or filed lawsuits about the privacy breach.

The IDG News Service