In early October 2023, a hacker reportedly claimed to have stolen data points on millions of 23andMe customers and sold their information on the dark web. Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are now gathering data breach victims to take action over potentially negligent data security practices.
Data Breach and Privacy Lawsuits
When a company fails to keep consumers’ information private, class action lawsuits provide a way for those affected to take action. In the last few years, we have seen countless class action lawsuits filed over data breaches in which information as sensitive as Social Security numbers was leaked, as well as over websites secretly sending users’ online activity to third parties and companies unlawfully collecting fingerprints and other unique identifiers. We expect this trend only to grow in the future.
Class action lawsuits serve not only to provide compensation to those who had their information exposed; they can also force the company being sued to improve its security to help ensure the breach or other privacy violation never occurs again.
Below, you will find our open investigations related to data breaches, improper collection and use of consumers’ personal information, and more.
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BetMGM announced that its users’ information was exposed during a data breach that lasted from May to November 2022. Attorneys are now gathering data breach victims to take action against the online casino and sports betting platform.
It’s believed that Bloomberg may have used a tracking tool on its website to record free accountholders' and paid subscribers’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly shared this data with Facebook.
It’s believed that BuzzFeed may have used a tracking tool on its website to record certain users’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly share this data with Facebook.
Attorneys are investigating whether a class action can be filed against Cash App for allegedly sending consumers unsolicited texts as part of its referral bonus program.
It’s believed that CorePower Yoga may have used a tracking tool on its website to record certain users’ activities – specifically, which classes they stream – and secretly share this data with Facebook.
It’s believed that Coursera.com may be using a tracking tool to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.
It’s believed that The Daily Beast may have used a tracking tool on its website to record certain users’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly shared this data with Facebook.
Attorneys have reason to believe that DailyWire.com may be using a tracking tool to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.
Attorneys have reason to believe the dating apps illegally collected users’ facial geometries when they were asked to upload a video selfie to confirm they matched their photos.
Attorneys are investigating whether DaVita illegally shared patients’ personal and medical information with Facebook and other third parties through tracking tools on its website.
It’s suspected that Disney may have secretly shared subscribers’ data – including their personal information and details about the videos they watched – with Facebook through a tracking tool on DisneyPlus.com.
It’s believed that Electronic Arts (EA) may have illegally used facial recognition software to improperly collect players’ biometric information, including scans of their faces, through its Game Face feature.
It’s believed that ESPN may have violated certain privacy laws by secretly sharing data about its subscribers – including information about videos they’ve watched on the ESPN+ website – with Meta, the owner of Facebook.
It’s believed that Albertsons and Sam’s Club may have used a tracking tool on their websites to record users’ purchase histories and secretly share the data with Facebook.
Attorneys are investigating whether the websites of certain hospitals are illegally sharing patients’ private information with Facebook and, if so, whether class action lawsuits could be filed as a result.
It’s believed that Hulu may have used a tracking tool on its website to record subscribers’ activities – including what videos they watch – and secretly shared this data with Facebook along with consumers’ personal information.
In late August 2023, MAPFRE Insurance began notifying consumers that their personal information – and possibly vehicle information – had been accessed by an unknown party. More than 266,000 Massachusetts residents are reportedly affected by the breach, and now attorneys are investigating whether a class action can be filed.
It’s believed that MasterClass.com may be using a tracking tool to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.
MCNA, a dental health insurer and benefits management company, recently announced that it experienced a data breach between February 26 and March 7, 2023 during which nearly 9 million individuals’ personal and health information was exposed.
Attorneys believe that Mercari may have illegally collected and stored Illinois users’ facial geometries when they uploaded their IDs and selfies for profile verification purposes.
It’s believed that Major League Baseball Advanced Media, L.P. (MLB) may have used a tracking tool on its website to record subscribers’ and accountholders’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly share this data with Facebook.
Attorneys are investigating whether movie theater chains have violated a federal privacy law by secretly sharing online ticket buyers’ personal information with Meta.
Attorneys have reason to believe that MUBI may be using tracking tools to secretly transmit details about certain users and their watch histories to Facebook.
Attorneys have reason to believe that MuscleandFitness.com and plus.MuscleandFitness.com may be using tracking tools to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.
Attorneys have reason to believe that PCGamer.com may be using a tracking tool to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.
Attorneys are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed against PharMerica Corporation and parent company BrightSpring Health Services over a data breach that reportedly exposed the personal and health information of over 5.8 million individuals.
Attorneys have reason to believe that Redfin may have used a tracking tool on its website to transmit details about certain users and their online activities to Facebook – even for those who opted out of targeting cookies.
It’s believed that Hearst Communications, Inc., the owner of SFGate.com, may have used a tracking tool on its website to record certain users’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly shared this data with Facebook.
It’s believed that Shutterstock may have used a tracking tool on its website to collect users’ personal information and secretly share it with Facebook for advertising purposes.
Attorneys are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in light of allegations that Twitter said it was collecting information from users for account security purposes but secretly used the data to target them with ads.
It’s believed that Udemy, Inc. may have used a tracking tool on its website to record accountholders’ activities – specifically, which instructional video courses they watch – and secretly shared this data with Facebook.
Attorneys have reason to believe that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) may be using a tracking tool on its websites to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.
It’s believed that a tracking tool may have been used on Us Weekly’s website to record certain users’ activities and secretly share this data (specifically, what videos they watch) with Facebook.
It’s believed that Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the owner of Variety.com, may have used a tracking tool on its website to record subscribers’ activities – specifically, which videos they watch – and secretly shared this data with Facebook.
It’s believed that Walgreens may have used a tracking tool on its website to record users’ purchase histories and secretly share the data with Facebook.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org suspect that The Teaching Company, the owner of Wondrium.com, may have violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing consumers’ private information without permission.
Attorneys have reason to believe that the Wall Street Journal’s website, WSJ.com, may be using a tracking tool to secretly transmit details about certain users and the videos they’ve watched to Facebook.