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Compensation for Victims of Roper St. Francis Healthcare Data Breach is Offered in a Proposed Settlement
A $1.5 million settlement has been agreed upon by Roper St. Francis Healthcare in response to allegations of cybersecurity failings
As stated in The US Sun article, a proposed deal might compensate thousands of Americans impacted by a data breach at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, a noteworthy development. The case was filed in the Ninth Judicial Court of South Carolina and is related to a phishing event that occurred in October 2020 and resulted in the compromise of about 190,000 people’s protected health information and personally-identifying information. Members of the class action lawsuit claim that Roper failed to implement cybersecurity safeguards to protect consumer data. As stated in the Notice of Class Action on the settlement website, Roper St. Francis has consented to a $1.5 million settlement to address the claims, allowing both parties to avoid the cost and distraction of protracted litigation. Despite this, the company denies any wrongdoing. Notably, no party has received a favorable ruling from the Court.
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The Roper St. Francis Healthcare Settlement may provide eligible class members with up to $325 in compensation as well as reimbursement for lost time
Eligible class members may receive up to $325 in compensation under the terms of the proposed settlement to cover bank fees, credit bills, and other relevant costs resulting from the data breach. They can also recover up to four hours of lost time at a $20 hourly reimbursement rate. This resolution emphasizes how difficult it is for businesses to protect sensitive data and how critical it is to fix cybersecurity flaws to reduce threats to customer privacy and financial stability.
