Oracle Privacy Settlement: Steps to submit your claim

The Settlement Administrator Angeion Group this week announced a proposed $115 million class action settlement involving Oracle America, Inc. The lawsuit, Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc., Case No. 3:22-cv-04792-RS, alleges that Oracle improperly captured, compiled, and sold individuals' online and offline data to third parties without obtaining consent. Oracle denies all allegations and maintains that its practices were lawful and disclosed.

During the settlement, Oracle exited the advertising business.

Who is eligible to file a claim? The settlement includes all natural persons residing in the United States whose personal information, or data derived from their personal information, was acquired, captured, or otherwise collected by Oracle Advertising technologies or made available for use or sale through ID Graph, Data Marketplace, or any other Oracle Advertising product or service from August 19, 2018, to the date of final judgment in the action.

What does the settlement provide? Oracle will pay $115 million to establish a Settlement Fund. After deducting court-approved attorneys' fees, expenses, service awards, and administration costs, the remaining funds will be distributed to Settlement Class Members on a pro rata basis.

When is the deadline to submit a claim? All claims must be submitted online or postmarked by October 17, 2024.

Where can eligible individuals submit their claims? Claims can be filed online at www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com or mailed to the Settlement Administrator at Katz-Lacabe et al v. Oracle America, Inc., c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

How to submit a claim:

1. Visit www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com or request a Claim Form by calling 1-888-255-4036 or emailing Questions@KatzPrivacySettlement.com.
2. Complete the Claim Form with accurate personal information, including:
   • Full name
   • Any aliases or nicknames
   • Current mailing address
   • Phone number
   • Email address
   • Notice ID (if available from email notification)
3. Verify U.S. residency between August 19, 2018, and the present day.
4. Select a payment method:
   • Venmo (provide associated mobile number)
   • Zelle (provide email address or mobile number)
   • Virtual Prepaid Card (provide email address for delivery)
   • Physical Check (mailed to the provided address)
5. Sign the attestation under penalty of perjury, confirming the information's accuracy and that no other claim has been submitted on your behalf.
6. Submit the Claim Form online or mail it to the provided address, ensuring it's postmarked by October 17, 2024.

Why should eligible individuals file a claim? Filing a claim is the only way to receive compensation from the settlement. Those who don't submit a claim will lose their right to compensation but will still be bound by the settlement terms.

Important considerations for claimants

1. Only one Claim Form per person is allowed.
2. Incomplete forms may result in the Settlement Administrator contacting you for additional information. Failure to respond by the provided deadline may result in claim rejection.
3. Submitting a Claim Form doesn't guarantee payment. The Claims Administrator must approve all claims.
4. Claimants must notify the Settlement Administrator of any contact or payment information changes to ensure receipt of payment.
5. The Settlement Administrator may request additional information to verify claims.

Class Counsel will request up to 25% of the Settlement Fund (maximum $28.75 million) for attorneys' fees and up to $225,000 for expenses. They will also seek Service Awards of up to $10,000 each for the two Class Representatives ($20,000 total). These requests will be available for review on the settlement website before the objection deadline.

In addition to the monetary compensation, Oracle has agreed to implement certain changes to its data collection practices, including:

1. Ceasing the capture of user-generated information within referrer URLs associated with website users.
2. Stopping the collection of text entered by users in online web forms, except for Oracle's own websites.
3. Implementing an audit program to review customer compliance with contractual consumer privacy obligations.

The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for November 14, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 3 (17th Floor) of the San Francisco Courthouse. Attendance is not required for claim submission, objection, or exclusion from the settlement.

For those who don't want to be legally bound by the settlement, exclusion requests must be submitted by October 17, 2024. Individuals who remain in the settlement may file objections or comments by the same date.

The law firm of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP has been appointed as Class Counsel to represent Settlement Class Members. Those wishing to hire their own lawyer may do so at their own expense.

Key facts about the Oracle privacy settlement

• Settlement amount: $115 million
• Claim submission deadline: October 17, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing date: November 14, 2024
• Class period: August 19, 2018, to the date of final judgment
• Eligible participants: U.S. residents whose data was collected or used by Oracle Advertising technologies
• Payment options: Venmo, Zelle, Virtual Prepaid Card, Physical Check
• Settlement website: www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com
• Phone number for inquiries: 1-888-255-4036
• Email for questions: Questions@KatzPrivacySettlement.com

For more detailed information about the settlement, including the full notice, claim form, and Settlement Agreement, visit www.KatzPrivacySettlement.com or contact the Settlement Administrator using the provided contact information.