Avis Car Rental Settles Class Action Over 2024 Data Breach Affecting 300,000 Customers

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Summary

Avis Car Rental customers may receive compensation up to $5,000 following a data breach that occurred between August 3-6, 2024. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal information, including names, driver's license details, credit card numbers, birthdates, and phone numbers. Approximately 300,000 customers are affected, with claims being processed as part of a nearly $1 million settlement. Avis denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to compensate those impacted by the breach. Customers must submit claims by June 21, 2026, to qualify for reimbursement for out-of-pocket losses or to receive a pro rata cash payment. A final court hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2026, to approve the settlement. The breach has raised concerns about identity theft and financial fraud risks for affected individuals. Key Points: • Avis Car Rental experienced a significant data breach affecting 300,000 customers. • Customers can claim up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses due to the breach. • The settlement totals nearly $1 million, covering various costs including administration fees.

Key Entities

• Data Breach (attack_type)
• Avis (company)
• Avis Car Rental (company)
• CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information (cwe)
• avisdatasecuritysettlement.com (domain)
• usatoday.com (domain)