Oracle America the tech giant received a lot of criticism for, allegedly, having been collecting personal data without the approval of the user, are you aware of that? The court case was filed by the people who claimed that Oracle unlawfully tracked their online activities and real-life behaviors (like browsing habits and shopping preferences), and finally, Oracle reached a settlement of $115 million. Sure, despite Oracle’s denial of any misconduct, they still chose to settle in order to avoid a prolonged legal battle. If you resided in the U.S.A. during the period of 2018 and 2024 you might probably be qualified for a cash payment under this settlement, so, let’s get to know a little more about this Oracle America Class Action Lawsuit, shall we?
What Are The Main Allegations Against Oracle?
The allegations against Oracle revolve around the issue of consent. Oracle is accused of collecting the personal information of the individuals without their express consent, which may include tracking their behavioral patterns, such as website visitation, purchasing behavior, and even physical location tracking, etc, you know? This Oracle America Class Action Lawsuit additionally claims that Oracle shared or sold this information to others, making a profit out of it which is a completely illegal practice.
The action lawsuit further claims that the firm’s approach hence violates the respective legal requirements of data protection and privacy by way of assembling and selling information illegally.
The Class of Affected Individuals
If you’ve been physically in the USA between August 19, 2018, and 2024, you may be part of this case. The group holding the settlement amounts to any individual whose personal data Oracle is supposed to have collected during this time. To put it differently, if you surfed the internet, purchased goods, or utilized any electronic devices, you may have had your information being part of this process.
However, groups such as Oracle employees, affiliates, or even the judge handling the case are excluded. Nevertheless, just so you know, if you were a resident of the USA in the period from August 19, 2018, to 2024, it is highly likely that you were included and can get compensation. If you do not know whether you are part of the class, the best option is to file a claim just in case.
The Settlement Details
Well, look at that, Oracle has come to settle this class action lawsuit for $115 million. Out of that total amount, though, twenty-eight million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars will go toward legal fees and ed risks; two thousand dollars will go to the two individuals representing the class. The balance of the money will be given out to everyone who files a valid claim.
So, if you are part of the class and file a claim, you will receive a portion of whatever is left over. What is the amount though? It depends on how many claims are submitted; the estimates for the portion of money given to each participant might range from the humble $50 to $150 which could be even more amount depending on people’s participation.
