$117.5M Comcast settlement offers payouts after 2023 data breach: What to know

CHICAGO (WGN) — Cable and internet service provider Comcast has reached a $117.5 million settlement after a major data breach was found to have exposed customers’ personal information in October 2023.

The settlement is a result of a class action lawsuit that accused Comcast of failing to protect sensitive data during the cybersecurity attack or properly notify impacted customers, as well as violating multiple laws.

The company has denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to a proposed settlement totalling $117.5 million.

Not all Comcast customers will qualify, however. According to the settlement administrators, you need to have been notified in December 2023 that your data may have been compromised in the aforementioned breach.

You should have received another notice recently, likely to your email, with a class member ID. You’ll need that number to file a claim form.

Those who qualify can submit a claim for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket expenses due to the breach. You will need to prove that you incurred expenses or........

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