23andMe Data Breach Settlement: Approved, Not Yet Paid
The 23andMe settlement's claim window closed Feb 17, 2026 and a judge granted final approval Jan 30, 2026. Payment is on hold in bankruptcy. Here's why.
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Data Breach Settlements
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Amazon Prime FTC Settlement: $51 Payout, Deadline July 27
The Amazon Prime FTC settlement claim window closes July 27, 2026. See which of two eligibility groups you're in and how much you may get.
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Apple Siri Privacy Settlement: Paid, $20 Per Device
Apple's $95M Siri privacy settlement is paid; distribution began Jan. 23, 2026. See who was eligible, the $20-per-device payout, and what to do now.
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Are Class Action Settlements Taxable?
It depends on what the payment replaces. See when a class action or data breach settlement is taxable under IRS rules, and when it typically is not.
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AT&T Data Breach Settlement: Status and Payout Date
AT&T's $177M data breach settlement closed claims Dec 18, 2025. The Jan 15, 2026 hearing happened, but the judge hasn't ruled. No payout date exists yet.
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Cash App Settlement: Status and Payout Explained
The $15M Cash App data breach settlement is approved, not yet paid, as of July 2026. See status, payout tiers, and 3 similar Cash App cases explained.
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Comcast Xfinity Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim
Comcast's $117.5M Xfinity data breach settlement is open through Sept. 14, 2026. File free at the official site, no proof needed for the cash option.
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Evolve Bank & Trust Data Breach Settlement: Paid in 2026
The Evolve Bank & Trust data breach settlement is paid. Checks went out March 30, 2026. Here is who was covered and what people actually got.
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Fidelity Data Breach Settlement: Claim Deadline July 27
Fidelity's data breach settlement claim window closes July 27, 2026. See who may be eligible, the ~$100 pro rata payment, and how to file for free.
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Google Privacy Settlement: No Claim Form Exists Yet
There's no Google privacy settlement claim form as of July 2026. The $440M verdict is contested and AG settlements paid states, not consumers.
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How to Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach (Free)
A credit freeze is free at Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion by federal law. Step-by-step for all three, plus freeze vs. fraud alert vs. lock.
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LastPass Data Breach Settlement: Payout Status 2026
LastPass's July 2, 2026 claim deadline has passed. As of July 16, the court has not entered final approval and no payment date is set. Here's what's next.
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National Public Data Breach Settlement: No Claim Exists
No National Public Data breach settlement or claim form exists as of July 2026. The company's bankruptcy was dismissed. Here is what actually helps.
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PowerSchool Naviance Settlement: $17.25M, File by July 27
PowerSchool's $17.25M Naviance settlement claim deadline is July 27, 2026. Not the 2024 PowerSchool breach. See who's eligible and how pro rata pay works.
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T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Payment Status 2026
T-Mobile's $350M breach settlement mostly paid out by May 2025, but a second residual distribution from leftover funds is still pending in 2026.
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Verizon Settlement: Paid, Real Payout Was $2.37 to $14
The $100M Verizon administrative charge settlement is paid. Real payouts were $2.37 to $14, not the promised $15 to $100. Claims closed April 2024.
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What To Do After a Data Breach: A Step-by-Step Guide
Got a data breach letter? Verify it's real, freeze your credit free at all three bureaus, then enable free monitoring, in that order, before anything else.
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