R.R. Donnelley & Sons Data Breach Settlement: Is It A Scam
Did you receive the R.R Donnelley & Sons Data Settlement is not a scam. You received the email because you filed a claim.
R.R. Donnelley & Sons is paying out almost a million bucks – $979,704 to be exact – to settle claims that they dropped the ball in preventing a data breach back in 2021. This breach ended up exposing some client information.
Who Is Eligible For The R.R. Donnelley & Sons Data Breach Settlement
So, if you got a heads-up from R.R. Donnelley & Sons about a data breach in August 2022, Some people weren’t too pleased. They filed a lawsuit, saying the company could’ve dodged the whole mess if they’d just beefed up their cybersecurity game. To add to the drama, the company supposedly dragged its feet in letting people know, only shooting out those letters in August 2022, months after the breach went down in November 2021.
How Much Is The Settlement
While R.R. Donnelley & Sons isn’t admitting to doing wrong, they’ve decided to settle things up with $979,704. Here’s how it will work for the people affected:
If you’re in the class (those who got the heads-up about the breach), you could snag up to $750 to cover regular losses like professional fees, phone bills, and even 10 hours of your time (at $25 per hour).
But hold on, if you went through some serious issues – like fraud or identity theft – you could aim higher. Those facing extraordinary losses could get an extra $5,000, as long as insurance or some other hero source hasn’t already covered you.
How To File A Claim
If you are eligible, fill out a valid claim form before the deadline Feb. 28, 2024.
Click here to fill out a form
Conclusion
Forslund, et al. v. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., Case No. 1:22-cv-04260, is not a scam. Just like Hershey Data Breach, if you went through some serious issues – like fraud or identity theft – you could aim higher. Those facing extraordinary losses could get an extra $5,000, as long as insurance or some other hero source hasn’t already covered you.
