Comcast Settlement Approved for $117 Million: Who Qualifies For The Money
Summary
Comcast has agreed to pay $117.5 million to settle a lawsuit over a data breach that may have exposed customer information in October 2023. Customers affected by the breach and those notified in December 2023 could qualify for payments once the settlement is approved.Key Facts
- Comcast faced a cybersecurity breach in October 2023 that exposed some customer data.
- The company agreed to a $117.5 million settlement without admitting wrongdoing.
- Eligible customers include those whose data was exposed or who received breach notifications.
- Claims for losses due to fraud or identity theft must be filed by August 14 to receive higher payouts.
- The maximum payment for documented losses is $10,000 per person.
- Customers who do not prove losses can get a cash payment starting at $50.
- The settlement final approval is scheduled for July 7, with payments to follow.
- The lawsuit said Comcast failed to protect personal information well enough to stop unauthorized access.
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