Americans affected by the October 2021 Planned Parenthood Los Angeles data breach can claim up to $10,000 from a $6 million settlement by submitting a valid claim form by July 6, 2024, with final approval set for August 8, 2024.
How to Claim Up to $10,000 from Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Data Breach Settlement
According to The US Sun, Americans who received a notice about a data breach from Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) in November 2021 can now claim up to $10,000. This is because of a $6 million settlement from a lawsuit after a big data breach in October 2021, which affected the personal information of 409,437 patients. To get this money, affected people need to send in a valid claim form by July 6, 2024.
The settlement reimburses costs such as bank fees, fraudulent charges, and identity theft damages with proper documentation. Claimants can receive $30 per hour for up to seven hours of lost time, three years of credit monitoring, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance from TransUnion. Statutory damage payments will range from about $66.35 to $359.23, depending on the number of claims.
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Planned Parenthood Los Angeles has agreed to pay $6 million to settle the lawsuit without admitting fault, aiming to prevent future legal disputes. The settlement’s final approval is set for August 8, 2024, highlighting the importance for companies to enforce strong cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information and avoid legal consequences if breaches occur.