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HealthWatch / Data Privacy
Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $46 million settlement to resolve claims of unlawfully tracking and sharing the data of millions of its members. This settlement addresses allegations that Kaiser websites and mobile apps used third-party t...
**Background:** The lawsuit consolidated multiple claims alleging that Kaiser Permanente used tracking tools that shared sensitive patient data with third-party tech companies. This data included IP addresses, names, search terms, medical histories, and communications with healthcare professionals.
**Settlement Details:** Kaiser denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation. The settlement fund will be used to compensate eligible class members who submit a valid claim.
**How to Claim:** 1. Visit the settlement website (www.KaiserPrivacySettlement.com?ref=yanuki.com). 2. Eligible members should have received an email or mailed notice with a unique settlement class member ID. 3. File a claim online or by mail by the deadline: March 12, 2026.
**Payment Distribution:** Payments will be distributed after the final court approval, which is scheduled for May 7, 2026. Payments can be received electronically or via a physical check.
Current or former Kaiser members in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia who accessed Kaiser websites or mobile apps between November 2017 and May 2024.
Payments are estimated between $20 and $40, depending on the number of valid claims filed.
Visit www.KaiserPrivacySettlement.com?ref=yanuki.com and follow the instructions to file a claim online or by mail.
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