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According to THE SUN, Several significant settlements have recently been announced, potentially benefiting Americans who were affected by privacy violations and unlawful charges. Here’s a breakdown of the opportunities available:
$115 Million Oracle Privacy Settlement
Oracle, a major cloud applications provider, has agreed to a $115 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit related to privacy concerns. The lawsuit alleges that Oracle illegally collected and sold personal information, including web activity, in-store purchases, and geolocation data, without consumer consent.
Oracle is accused of selling this data to third parties for advertising purposes. The settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was collected by Oracle through its ID Graph, Data Marketplace, or other advertising products since August 19, 2018. Notably, Oracle partners with various companies such as Uber, AMC, and MGM Resorts.
Although Oracle has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to the settlement and several changes to its data practices. Under the settlement terms, class members will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund, though the exact amount will depend on the number of claims filed and associated fees.
Oracle has committed to ceasing the capture of user-generated information from referrer websites and forms on its own site. Additionally, the company will implement an audit program to ensure compliance with privacy obligations.
Important Deadlines:
- Exclusion and Objection Deadline: October 17, 2024
- Claim Form Submission Deadline: October 17, 2024
- Final Approval Hearing: November 14, 2024
Visa and Mastercard $197.5 Million Settlement
Visa and Mastercard customers may also be eligible for payments from a $197.5 million settlement. This settlement resolves a class action lawsuit alleging that the companies unlawfully imposed surcharges on ATM transactions, such as cash withdrawals.
Both Visa and Mastercard agreed to the settlement after claims that they violated federal antitrust laws by enforcing these surcharges.
$3.25 Million See Tickets Data Breach Settlement
Additionally, individuals affected by a data breach at See Tickets may qualify for payments from a $3.25 million settlement. The breach, which occurred in September 2023, allegedly exposed consumer information due to inadequate protection measures. Although See Tickets denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to resolve the lawsuit.
Eligible individuals could receive payments of over $7,000 from this settlement.
These settlements provide opportunities for affected individuals to receive compensation for privacy violations and other issues. Be sure to check the specific details and deadlines for each settlement to ensure you do not miss out on your potential benefits.
