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Kaiser Permanente Settles $46M Lawsuit Over Data Breach

1/18/2026

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Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $46 million settlement regarding a class-action lawsuit over unauthorized sharing of patient data with tech companies.
The lawsuit, consolidated in December 2024, alleges that tracking technologies leaked personal information of approximately 13 million members from November 2017 to May 2024.
Affected members can file claims by March 12, potentially receiving between $20 and $40 based on the number of claims.
Kaiser Permanente denies any wrongdoing, and the settlement applies to members in states including California and Virginia.

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Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $46 million settlement regarding a class-action lawsuit over unauthorized sharing of patient data with tech companies.
The lawsuit, consolidated in December 2024, alleges that tracking technologies leaked personal information of approximately 13 million members from November 2017 to May 2024.
Affected members can file claims by March 12, potentially receiving between $20 and $40 based on the number of claims.
Kaiser Permanente denies any wrongdoing, and the settlement applies to members in states including California and Virginia.