A recent $115 million Oracle settlement resolves claims that the company illegally collected and sold personal information for advertising purposes without user consent. If you’ve been affected, you may be entitled to compensation. Here’s everything you need to know.
What Is the Oracle Settlement About?
This settlement addresses claims that Oracle tracked individuals’ web activity, in-store purchases, geolocation, and other personal data without obtaining proper consent. The lawsuit alleges that Oracle sold this data to third parties, violating privacy laws. While Oracle denies these allegations, the company has agreed to pay $115 million to settle the class action lawsuit.
Who Is Eligible?
You may be eligible to file a claim if Oracle collected your personal information through its ID Graph, Data Marketplace, or any other Oracle advertising product between August 19, 2018, and the date of the final court judgment.
What Compensation Can You Expect?
Eligible class members who file a valid claim will receive a portion of the $115 million settlement fund. The exact payout depends on how many people file claims, with current estimates ranging from $24 to as much as $90 or more per claimant if fewer claims are filed.
Oracle Data Privacy Settlement
If your personal data was collected by Oracle’s advertising technologies between August 19, 2018, and the present, you may be eligible for compensation from a $115 million settlement fund in the class action lawsuit Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc..
- Name of Settlement: Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc.
- Last Date to File: October 17, 2024
- Proof Required: No proof required beyond attestation of eligibility
- Estimated Payout: $15 to $81 depending on the number of claimants
Visit the official settlement website for more details and to submit your claim. Filing takes only a few minutes and can be completed online.
No proof of purchase is required, but you must provide your name, address, and details confirming that Oracle collected your data without your consent.
Important Dates
- Claim Filing Deadline: October 17, 2024
- Exclusion Deadline: October 17, 2024
- Final Approval Hearing: November 14, 2024
Additional Settlement Terms
In addition to the monetary payout, Oracle has agreed to improve its privacy practices. This includes ceasing the capture of user-generated information from referrer websites and implementing an audit program to ensure compliance with consumer privacy obligations.
