Thousands of individuals in the United States may be eligible to claim payments of up to $25,000 following a settlement over a significant data breach involving Integris Health, a healthcare system based in Oklahoma. The organization has agreed to a $30 million class action settlement after a breach on November 28, 2023, compromised the personal information of numerous patients.
According to the class action lawsuit, patients’ personal information was at risk of being accessed or acquired during the breach, placing them in potential danger of fraud and identity theft. The allegations assert that Integris Health failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures that could have prevented the incident. While the healthcare system has not admitted any wrongdoing, it has opted to settle the case to resolve the claims brought against it.
Under the terms of the settlement, affected patients can receive compensation for documented losses related to the data breach. They may claim up to $25,000 for proven expenses or alternatively receive a pro-rata cash payment estimated at $100. Furthermore, class members will have access to three years of free credit monitoring services from the three major credit bureaus, along with identity theft insurance coverage of up to $1 million.
Individuals seeking compensation must provide documentation of their out-of-pocket expenses, such as receipts, to support their claims. The deadline to submit a valid claim is December 22, 2023.
Additional Data Breach Settlement from CFCU
In a related matter, Communication Federal Credit Union (CFCU) faces its own scrutiny following allegations of inadequate cybersecurity measures. The breach reportedly occurred between December 31, 2023, and January 11, 2024, exposing sensitive customer information, including names, birthdays, home addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account details.
Despite not admitting any wrongdoing, CFCU has agreed to a $2.9 million settlement for a class action lawsuit related to the breach. Plaintiffs in this case, who are residents of the United States, may receive either a cash payment or reimbursement for costs incurred due to the data breach.
Individuals with documented out-of-pocket losses resulting from the CFCU breach may be eligible for compensation up to $7,500. This could cover expenses such as credit-related costs, identity replacement fees, and losses stemming from fraud or identity theft. Those who did not incur out-of-pocket losses can claim a share of the $2.9 million settlement fund, with checks anticipated to be around $125, although the final amount will depend on the number of valid claims submitted.
As more individuals become aware of these settlements, the importance of safeguarding personal information has never been clearer. Both cases highlight the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in protecting sensitive data from breaches.
