One of the nation's leading staffing agencies, Automation Personnel Services, has agreed to a $1.375 million settlement.
This is intended to resolve a class action lawsuit arising from a data breach in 2020 that allegedly resulted in sensitive personal information being compromised.
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The hack, which occurred in November 2020 and was announced in March 2021, revealed the data of employees and job applicants.
Many sensitive information, which includes Social Security numbers and more.
In this class action lawsuit, Automation Personnel Services, an employment agency that connects job seekers with employers, is accused of failing to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to prevent a cyberattack.
Although the company denies any wrongdoing, it agreed to a large $1.375 million settlement to resolve the allegations.
But you have to act fast, as the deadline is December 24.
Better settlement
The settlement benefits individuals whose personal information was exposed during the data breach.
Those whose information was potentially compromised are eligible for financial compensation and credit monitoring services.
Class members can seek up to $5,000 in damages for out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the breach.
This includes costs such as bank fees, credit monitoring expenses, and any fraudulent charges.
Additionally, class members who lose time due to a violation can seek compensation for up to four hours at a rate of $20 per hour.
As part of the settlement, class members are also entitled to one year of free credit monitoring services through Identity Theft Guard Solutions.
This provides additional protection and peace of mind for those affected.
You will have to submit the claim form by December 24, 2024.
Submit your claim
To participate, eligible individuals must first submit a claim form by the deadline of December 24, 2024.
You will need to provide supporting documents, such as receipts, invoices, or bank statements to substantiate out-of-pocket loss claims.
The final settlement approval hearing is scheduled for February 6, 2025.
During this hearing, the court will determine whether to grant final approval of the settlement.
But you will not be able to get any money back without submitting a claim form.
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