Kaiser Permanente reaches $46 million settlement over data breach — how to file your claim
Kaiser Permanente will pay $46 million to settle lawsuits regarding the accidental sharing of patient data with third-party companies through tracking code.Summary
Kaiser Permanente has reached a $46 million settlement following multiple lawsuits alleging that patient data was improperly shared with third-party companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and X between November 2017 and May 2024. This wasn't a traditional hack, but rather a result of tracking code on Kaiser's websites and apps inadvertently sending confidential information—including IP addresses, medical histories, and communication details—along with usage data. While Kaiser denies the claims and states there's no evidence of misuse, the settlement aims to avoid further litigation. Current and former members in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, and Washington D.C. who used Kaiser’s online services during the specified period are eligible to file a claim for a potential payment of $20 to $40. The deadline to file a claim is March 12, 2026. The company has since removed the tracking code and implemented additional security measures.
(Source：Tom's Guide)