🔒 Equifax 2017 Data Breach Settlement

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Defendant: Equifax Inc. | Category: Data Breach & Privacy | Added: 2026-07-08

Alleged Issue
Equifax failed to secure consumer data, leading to a 2017 data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 147 million consumers.
Eligibility
Consumers whose personal information was compromised in the 2017 Equifax data breach. This is the open settlement fund (Extended Claims Process) for those who did not file during the initial period.
Estimated Payout
Reimbursement for documented out-of-pocket losses (including professional fees, notarization, postage, mileage, etc.) and time spent remedying fraud/identity theft (at $25/hr, up to 20 hours).
Claim Deadline
2024-01-22
Background
File a Claim

Source: https://www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com/