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Those affected have just days left to make a claim
THOUSANDS of Americans can get their hands on up to $6,000 in a data breach settlement over an incident that left them at risk of identity theft.
Patients of an eye institute could score up to $6,000 from a $1 million settlement pot after the eye-care-clinic failed to prevent a data breach on October 31 in 2023.
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In a class action brought against the Dakota Eye Institute, documents claim that patients’ personal information was affected in the data breach.
The Dakota Eye Institute – based in North Dakota – is an eye care center that offers eye exams, cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment alongside other services.
According to the class action, patients’ personal information could have been accessed or acquired, including Social Security numbers and more.
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Lawsuit documents have alleged the institute could have prevented the data breach by implementing reasonable cyber security measures.
The Dakota Eye Institute has refused to admit wrongdoing; however, agreed to the $1 million settlement to put the allegations to bed.
Any patient whose private information was compromised can make a claim in the lawsuit.
Under the agreement, class members can receive up to $1,000 for ordinary out-of-pocket expenses in relation to the data breach.
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These expenses can include bank fees, credit costs, credit monitoring expenses and other non-reimbursed losses.
Affected individuals who experienced extraordinary losses due to the data breach, including identity theft and fraud, can also receive up to $5,000 in compensation.
Class members are eligible to receive two years of free credit monitoring services – including single-bureau monitoring and at least $1 million in fraud insurance.
People who chose to receive a cash payment instead of credit monitoring can get their hands on a cash payment of an estimated $45.
This amount is subject to change depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement.
The compensation covers any losses including fraudulent charges, identity theft expenses, credit monitoring costs and more.
Affected individuals will need to provide documentation of their loss.
This could include receipts, bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, bills and more.
Class members have until January 12 to make a valid claim.
This comes after two partnering health care providers were accused of a similar data breach that left patients vulnerable to fraud.
Continuum Health is healthcare company which provides services to patients in their homes or in skilled nursing facilities, while Consensus Medical Group is a physician group that partners with Continuum Health.
According to the class action, patients’ personal information could have been accessed or acquired, including Social Security numbers and more.
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Under the agreement, class members can receive a cash payment of up to $5,000 in compensation.
Class members have until March 2 to make a valid claim.
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Those affected have just days left to make a claim
THOUSANDS of Americans can get their hands on up to $6,000 in a data breach settlement over an incident that left them at risk of identity theft.
Patients of an eye institute could score up to $6,000 from a $1 million settlement pot after the eye-care-clinic failed to prevent a data breach on October 31 in 2023.
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You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email.
In a class action brought against the Dakota Eye Institute, documents claim that patients’ personal information was affected in the data breach.
The Dakota Eye Institute – based in North Dakota – is an eye care center that offers eye exams, cataract surgery, LASIK, glaucoma treatment alongside other services.
According to the class action, patients’ personal information could have been accessed or acquired, including Social Security numbers and more.
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Lawsuit documents have alleged the institute could have prevented the data breach by implementing reasonable cyber security measures.
The Dakota Eye Institute has refused to admit wrongdoing; however, agreed to the $1 million settlement to put the allegations to bed.
Any patient whose private information was compromised can make a claim in the lawsuit.
Under the agreement, class members can receive up to $1,000 for ordinary out-of-pocket expenses in relation to the data breach.
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These expenses can include bank fees, credit costs, credit monitoring expenses and other non-reimbursed losses.
Affected individuals who experienced extraordinary losses due to the data breach, including identity theft and fraud, can also receive up to $5,000 in compensation.
Class members are eligible to receive two years of free credit monitoring services – including single-bureau monitoring and at least $1 million in fraud insurance.
People who chose to receive a cash payment instead of credit monitoring can get their hands on a cash payment of an estimated $45.
This amount is subject to change depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement.
The compensation covers any losses including fraudulent charges, identity theft expenses, credit monitoring costs and more.
Affected individuals will need to provide documentation of their loss.
This could include receipts, bank statements, credit card statements, invoices, bills and more.
Class members have until January 12 to make a valid claim.
This comes after two partnering health care providers were accused of a similar data breach that left patients vulnerable to fraud.
Continuum Health is healthcare company which provides services to patients in their homes or in skilled nursing facilities, while Consensus Medical Group is a physician group that partners with Continuum Health.
According to the class action, patients’ personal information could have been accessed or acquired, including Social Security numbers and more.
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Under the agreement, class members can receive a cash payment of up to $5,000 in compensation.
Class members have until March 2 to make a valid claim.
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