Yes, there is an Oracle data privacy settlement

Oracle is a computer technology company known for its data management system and cloud computer software products.

Multiple VERIFY readers, including Vicki and Christopher, reached out to ask if a notice they received about an Oracle data privacy settlement is real.

THE QUESTION

Is there an Oracle data privacy settlement?

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER  

Yes, there is an Oracle data privacy settlement.

WHAT WE FOUND

Oracle agreed to a $115 million settlement following claims the company tracked and shared the online and offline data of its customers without consent. 

Organizations use Oracle’s cloud database to store and share company information and data. Its cloud computing systems included various management applications, such as Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Solaris, as well as software languages like Java and Linux.

In August 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, alleging Oracle collected personal data and shared it with third parties without permission. 

Oracle and the plaintiffs agreed to settle the lawsuit. 

The official settlement website outlines that anyone in the United States whose personal information was obtained or shared by Oracle’s advertising products between Aug.19, 2018 and “the date of final judgment in the action” is eligible for the settlement.

Those eligible for the settlement will receive payment via Zelle, Venmo, ACH Transfer, virtual prepaid card or check. However, the exact payment amount will depend on the number of eligible claims received. 

Claims can be filed on the official settlement website. The deadline to file a claim is Oct. 17. 

Payments will be processed after a final approval hearing, which is currently scheduled for Nov.14.