Gary Mason

When Texans sought state aid after floods and disasters, they expected relief, not another setback. In July, the Texas General Land Office (GLO) confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal information of 44,485 disaster relief applicants through a software misconfiguration. For victims already rebuilding their homes, this digital failure was one more hardship. At […]

From 2014 to 2020, Marriott International experienced one of the largest (and longest-running) data breaches in history. The attack exposed sensitive personal information for over 300 million guests worldwide, leading to years of investigations and, ultimately, a $52 million settlement.  For breach victims and privacy advocates, this case shows that even global hospitality giants must

When millions of T-Mobile customers learned their most sensitive information, like Social Security numbers and driver’s license data, had been exposed in a massive 2021 cyberattack, they were left wondering if justice would ever be served. Now, nearly four years later, settlement checks from a record-breaking $350 million class action fund are finally reaching the

When a major insurance company like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. suffers a data breach, the fallout can be far-reaching. In 2020, nearly 3.5 million people had their personal information exposed, and it took Gallagher almost a year to notify those affected. The company later agreed to a $21 million class action settlement, one of

After two major data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of guests, MGM Resorts International has agreed to a $45 million class action settlement. The case, which is awaiting final approval, brings attention to the growing cybersecurity risks in the hospitality industry, which is a field that handles large amounts of customer data.

In 2023, personal genetics company 23andMe was hit by a major data breach that exposed the private information of nearly 7 million users. What made this breach especially serious was that the stolen data included things like ancestry, family history, and even DNA details.  This kind of sensitive information brings up big questions about privacy,

Convenience often comes with a catch. Amazon Alexa, one of the most popular virtual assistants, is at the center of a major class action lawsuit that raises questions about consumer privacy and corporate transparency. A federal judge has allowed millions of Alexa users to move forward with their claims, opening the door to what could

A compromised Social Security number (SSN) can wreak havoc on your life. With just your SSN, name, and birthdate, cybercriminals can open credit accounts and even impersonate you to government agencies or financial institutions. Many people don’t realize their personal information is openly available on the dark web until it’s too late. A leaked SSN

Data brokers like LexisNexis and Experian collect and sell massive amounts of personal data, but what happens when that data is mishandled or exposed? In recent years, there’s been a growing trend: class action lawsuits targeting these companies over alleged data breaches and privacy violations. These cases are testing the limits of data protection law

Data breaches cost individuals, corporations, healthcare providers, and governments billions of dollars each year, in lost money, identity theft losses, lost profits, and compensation for victims. Many data breaches prompt those affected to file lawsuits against the entity, alleging inadequate security and monitoring protocols. If you are a victim of identity theft that happened because