DataMaxx Data Breach Settlement Offers Compensation to Affected U.S. Individuals
A $465,000 class action settlement has been reached with DataMaxx Applied Technologies Inc. following a December 2023 data breach that exposed the personal and protected health information of 61,985 individuals in the U.S. The breach compromised sensitive data, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical records, allegedly due to inadequate security measures.
Eligibility & Compensation Options
U.S. residents whose data was accessed or acquired in the breach may file a claim by April 6, 2026. Settlement benefits include:
- Three years of one-bureau credit monitoring (with dark web scanning and $1M identity theft insurance).
- Cash payments of up to $2,500 for documented out-of-pocket losses (e.g., fraud-related expenses, credit freeze fees, ID replacement costs) incurred between December 1, 2023, and April 6, 2026.
- A $50 one-time payment for claimants without documented losses.
Claims can be submitted online or via mail, requiring a unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice. Approved payments will be distributed 90 days after final approval (scheduled for April 20, 2026) via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual prepaid card, or paper check.
Settlement Fund Allocation
The $465,000 fund covers:
- Attorneys’ fees and costs (up to $465,000).
- Service awards ($2,500 each for named plaintiffs).
- Credit monitoring and cash payments (amounts dependent on claim volume).
- Settlement administration costs.
Background & Legal Context
The lawsuit alleged negligence in safeguarding sensitive data, though DataMaxx denies wrongdoing and asserts no evidence of misuse. The settlement resolves litigation to avoid prolonged legal expenses. The opt-out deadline for class members is March 21, 2026.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/datamaxx-data-settlement
Datamaxx cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/datamaxx
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