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Data Privacy

Nov. 14, 2024

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe settles data breach claims with hefty fine

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settles $8 million data breach class action, offering compensation and free identity theft protection to victims while enhancing cybersecurity practices.

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San Francisco based Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP settled federal class action claims alleging that the firm was responsible for the exposure of approximately 153,000 individuals' personal information in a March 2023 data breach. The firm obtained approval for an $8 million settlement from Judge Susan Illston of the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Nov. 8.

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