Octapharma Plasma, a plasma donation center, faced a **$2.55 million class-action lawsuit** due to allegations of failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures, resulting in a **data breach exposing donor information**. The breach led to unauthorized third-party access to sensitive client data, including financial and personal details, forcing affected individuals to incur expenses to mitigate risks like identity theft and fraud. Eligible class members—including those with documented losses (up to **$5,000**) and those without (flat **$100 payment**)—were offered compensation, alongside **three years of credit monitoring**. California-based members received an additional **$50**. The settlement underscores the severe financial and reputational repercussions of inadequate data protection, as clients had to bear costs to secure their compromised information. The breach highlights systemic vulnerabilities in handling **donor/patient data**, reinforcing the critical need for robust cybersecurity in healthcare-related entities. The company did not admit wrongdoing, but the lawsuit’s scale and payout structure reflect the **high-stakes impact** of the breach on individuals’ financial security and trust in the organization.
Source: https://www.ecoticias.com/en/last-chance-to-claim-data-breach-payout/23261/
Octapharma Plasma, Inc. cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/octapharma-plasma-inc.
"id": "OCT2232822111325",
"linkid": "octapharma-plasma-inc.",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "11/2025",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 'Class members (donors, exact '
'number unspecified)',
'industry': 'Healthcare (blood/plasma donation)',
'name': 'Octapharma Plasma',
'type': 'Plasma donation center'}],
'customer_advisories': 'Eligible donors notified via settlement terms; '
'compensation includes monetary payouts and credit '
'monitoring.',
'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Likely (implied by identity theft risk)',
'personally_identifiable_information': 'Yes (Social Security '
'numbers, financial '
'data)',
'sensitivity_of_data': 'High (personally identifiable and '
'financial information)',
'type_of_data_compromised': ['Financial data',
'Social Security numbers',
'Donor information']},
'description': 'Octapharma Plasma agreed to settle a $2.55 million class '
'action lawsuit over allegations that the plasma donation '
'center failed to protect donor information adequately. Class '
'members are eligible for compensation, including up to $5,000 '
'for documented losses, a flat $100 payment, and three years '
'of credit monitoring services. California-based members '
'receive an additional $50. Claims must be submitted by '
'November 14, 2025, with the final approval hearing on '
'December 4, 2025.',
'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Negative (litigation and settlement '
'imply reputational harm)',
'customer_complaints': 'Class action lawsuit filed (case no. '
'3:24-cv-00424-MOC-SCR)',
'data_compromised': 'Donor information (including financial and '
'Social Security data)',
'financial_loss': '$2.55 million (settlement amount)',
'identity_theft_risk': 'High (financial and Social Security data '
'exposed)',
'legal_liabilities': '$2.55 million settlement, potential further '
'liabilities if non-compliance is proven',
'payment_information_risk': 'High'},
'initial_access_broker': {'high_value_targets': 'Donor financial and Social '
'Security data'},
'investigation_status': 'Settled (final approval hearing scheduled for '
'December 4, 2025)',
'lessons_learned': 'Companies handling sensitive client data must implement '
'robust cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized '
'access and mitigate legal/financial risks from breaches. '
'Proactive interventions are critical to reducing '
'liability and reputational damage.',
'motivation': 'Financial gain (potential identity theft, fraud)',
'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': 'Settlement payouts and '
'credit monitoring for '
'affected class members; '
'specific technical '
'remediations not disclosed.',
'root_causes': 'Alleged failure to implement '
'necessary cybersecurity '
'precautions to protect donor '
'data.'},
'recommendations': ['Enhance data encryption and access controls for '
'sensitive donor information.',
'Implement multi-factor authentication and continuous '
'monitoring for unauthorized access.',
'Conduct regular third-party cybersecurity audits to '
'identify vulnerabilities.',
'Provide transparent communication and support (e.g., '
'credit monitoring) to affected clients post-breach.',
'Train employees on data protection best practices and '
'phishing awareness.'],
'references': [{'source': 'Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Notice (Case No. '
'3:24-cv-00424-MOC-SCR)'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'fines_imposed': '$2.55 million (settlement, not a '
'fine)',
'legal_actions': 'Class action lawsuit (case no. '
'3:24-cv-00424-MOC-SCR)'},
'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Class action notification and '
'settlement terms dissemination',
'recovery_measures': 'Settlement payouts ($5,000 for documented '
'losses, $100 flat fee, $50 for California '
'members), three years of credit '
'monitoring'},
'stakeholder_advisories': 'Class members advised to submit claims by November '
'14, 2025, to receive compensation.',
'title': 'Octapharma Plasma Data Breach Class Action Settlement',
'type': 'Data Breach'}