{"id":366,"date":"2024-12-20T02:21:52","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/?p=366"},"modified":"2024-12-20T02:21:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T02:21:53","slug":"thomson-reuters-27-5m-privacy-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/thomson-reuters-27-5m-privacy-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomson Reuters $27.5M Privacy Class Action Settlement: Eligibility, Payment &amp; How to Submit Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve ever lived in California between <strong>December 3, 2016, and October 31, 2024<\/strong>, you could be eligible for a payout from the $27.5 million settlement resolving claims that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/thomson-reuters-27-5m-privacy-settlement\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/thomson-reuters-27-5m-privacy-settlement\/\">Thomson Reuters\u2019 Clear product<\/a><\/strong> exposed Californians\u2019 personal information without their consent. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the settlement and how to claim your share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#background-alleged-privacy-violation\">Background: Alleged Privacy Violation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-is-eligible\">Who is Eligible?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#potential-compensation\">Potential Compensation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#settlement-highlights\">Settlement Highlights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-deadlines\">Key Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#case-information\">Case Information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#legal-representation\">Legal Representation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#take-action-now\">Take Action Now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"background-alleged-privacy-violation\"><strong>Background: Alleged Privacy Violation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomson Reuters, an AI and technology company, faced a class action lawsuit alleging its Clear product improperly collected and sold Californians\u2019 personal information. Clear, a public records tool, is accused of violating California privacy laws by making sensitive data available for purchase without user consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the company denies any wrongdoing, it has agreed to a $27.5 million settlement to address the claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-eligible\"><strong>Who is Eligible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adults who resided in California for any duration between <strong>December 3, 2016, and October 31, 2024<\/strong>, are eligible for compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Important:<\/strong> You don\u2019t need to have used or subscribed to Clear to qualify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even former California residents may claim, provided they lived in the state during the specified period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"potential-compensation\"><strong>Potential Compensation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class members are entitled to an <strong>equal share of the net settlement fund<\/strong>, estimated to range between <strong>$19 and $48 per claimant<\/strong>, depending on the total number of valid claims filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"settlement-highlights\"><strong>Settlement Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to monetary payouts, Thomson Reuters has agreed to make significant operational changes to protect consumer privacy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhanced Opt-Out Options<\/strong>: Californians will have more accessible ways to opt out of data collection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency<\/strong>: Clear will provide more information about its practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Management Updates<\/strong>: Thomson Reuters will adjust how it manages Clear\u2019s settings to better protect personal information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/16-million-capital-one-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"215\">$16 Million Capital One Settlement: Are You Eligible for a Payment or Credit?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/equifax-data-breach-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23\">Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Amount, Deadlines and Compensation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/lyft-agrees-to-2-1-million-fine-over-alleged-misleading-driver-earnings-ads\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"278\">Lyft Agrees to $2.1 Million Fine Over Alleged Misleading Driver Earnings Ads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/mazda-fuel-pumps-settlement-key-details\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"271\">Mazda Fuel Pumps Settlement: Key Details and Your Options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/verizon-class-action-settlement-2024\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"188\">Verizon Class Action Settlement 2024: Payout Details, Eligibility, and Payment Timeline<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-a-claim\"><strong>How to File a Claim<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible individuals must submit a claim form by <strong>December 27, 2024<\/strong>. No proof of purchase or documentation is required to file. Claims can be submitted through the official settlement website: <strong>ClearPrivacySettlement.com<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-deadlines\"><strong>Key Deadlines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Form Submission:<\/strong> December 27, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusion\/Objection Deadline:<\/strong> December 6, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Approval Hearing:<\/strong> February 13, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"case-information\"><strong>Case Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Case Name:<\/strong> Brooks v. Thomson Reuters Corp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case Number:<\/strong> 3:21-cv-01418-EMC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Court:<\/strong> U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-representation\"><strong>Legal Representation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Class Counsel<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andre M. Mura, Gibbs Law Group LLP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geoffrey A. Graber, Cohen Milstein Sellers &amp; Toll PLLC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense Counsel<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Susan D. Fahringer and team, Perkins Coie LLP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/6m-bmw-emissions-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"358\">$6M BMW Emissions Settlement: Eligibility &amp; Compensation for Drivers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/toyota-rav4-battery-settlement\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"307\">Toyota Rav4 Battery Settlement: Eligibility, Deadlines and How to Benefit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-action-now\"><strong>Take Action Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss the chance to claim your part of the $27.5 million settlement. For more details or to file your claim, visit the settlement website: <strong>ClearPrivacySettlement.com<\/strong> or contact the Claims Administrator at <strong>855-969-4049<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By taking a few minutes to submit your claim, you can ensure that your privacy rights are recognized and compensated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever lived in California between December 3, 2016, and October 31, 2024, you could be eligible for a payout from the $27.5 million settlement resolving claims that Thomson Reuters\u2019 Clear product exposed Californians\u2019 personal information without their consent. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the settlement and how to claim your share.&nbsp;<a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/thomson-reuters-27-5m-privacy-settlement\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":370,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1205,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366\/revisions\/1205"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.soscip.org\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}