Kaiser Permanente reaches $46M settlement over data sharing; 13 million people could get a payout

Kaiser Permanente has reached a $46 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit concerning the alleged improper sharing of patient data through its websites and mobile applications. The lawsuits, filed between April and May 2024 and consolidated in December 2024, claimed that Kaiser used third-party tracking tools to transmit confidential information – including IP addresses, medical histories, and communication details – to companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter) without user consent. Kaiser denied the allegations but agreed to the settlement “to end the burden, expense, and uncertainty of further litigation.”

Approximately 13 million current and former Kaiser Permanente members in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia who used Kaiser’s online platforms between November 2017 and May 2024 are eligible for a portion of the settlement. Eligible members will receive a notice with a unique ID to submit a claim.

After deductions for legal fees and costs, individual payouts are expected to range from $20 to $40. Claims can be submitted online or by mail by March 12, 2026, and payments are anticipated to be issued later this year via electronic transfer or check.

(Source：WLTX.com)