TAKE ACTION: Americans to get one-time payment from $115m privacy settlement- Know How To Apply
According to THE SUN, Americans may be eligible for cash payments from a $115 million settlement stemming from a privacy class action lawsuit against Oracle, a cloud applications provider. The settlement resolves claims that Oracle illegally collected and sold personal information from the internet for advertising purposes.
Settlement Details
The lawsuit alleges that Oracle tracked web activity, in-store purchases, geolocation, and other personal information without consumer consent, and then sold this data to third parties for advertising use. The settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was collected by Oracle or made available through Oracle’s ID Graph, Data Marketplace, or other advertising products since August 19, 2018.
Although Oracle has not admitted to any wrongdoing, it has agreed to the settlement to resolve the data privacy claims. Under the terms of the agreement, class members will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund, though the exact payment amount will depend on the number of claims filed and any fees deducted.
As part of the settlement, Oracle has agreed to cease capturing user-generated information from referrer websites or forms on its own website and will implement an audit program to ensure compliance with privacy obligations.
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Deadlines
The deadline for class members to exclude themselves from the settlement or file objections is October 17. Claims must also be submitted by this date. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 14, 2024.
Visa and Mastercard $197.5 Million Settlement
Visa and Mastercard customers may be eligible for payments from a substantial $197.5 million settlement. This settlement resolves a class action lawsuit alleging that the companies charged unlawful surcharges on ATM transactions, including cash withdrawals. The companies agreed to the settlement following claims of violating federal antitrust laws.
See Tickets Data Breach Settlement: Over $7,000 Possible
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