🔒 Allina Health $12.5M Pixel Tracking Data Privacy Settlement
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Defendant: Allina Health System | Category: Data Breach & Privacy | Added: 2026-07-27
Alleged Issue
Allina Health allegedly used the Meta Pixel tracking tool on its patient portal website, which transmitted patients' protected health information and sensitive data to Meta/Facebook without patients' knowledge or consent, violating the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state privacy laws.
Eligibility
All individuals in the United States who were patients of Allina Health and whose protected health information was allegedly disclosed to Meta/Facebook via the Meta Pixel tracking tool on Allina Health's patient portal.
Estimated Payout
Pro rata share of $12.5M settlement fund (amount depends on number of claims filed)
Claim Deadline
2026-09-08
Background
Allina Health, a nonprofit health care system operating 12+ hospitals and 90+ clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin, faced a class action lawsuit alleging it violated federal and state privacy laws by using the Meta Pixel tracking tool on its patient portal. The tool allegedly transmitted patients' medical conditions, appointment details, and other protected health information to Facebook/Meta without consent. Allina Health agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to resolve the claims. Final approval hearing is pending.