GRIPA Class Action Settlement for MOVEit Data Breach Announced

The Greater Rochester Independent Practice Association (GRIPA) has proposed a $2.15 million settlement in a class action lawsuit related to the MOVEit data breach that occurred in May 2023. This breach potentially compromised the Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) of approximately 280,616 individuals. The breach was linked to vulnerabilities in the MOVEit Transfer software used by GRIPA for file transfers. Affected information includes names, Social Security numbers, health information, and insurance details. Settlement Class Members can claim reimbursement for ordinary losses up to $2,500 and extraordinary losses up to $10,000. Alternatively, they may opt for a cash payment of approximately $100. All class members will also receive two years of identity theft protection services. Claims must be submitted by September 3, 2026, to be eligible for compensation.

Key Points: • GRIPA has proposed a $2.15 million settlement for victims of the MOVEit data breach. • Approximately 280,616 individuals are affected by the breach, which exposed sensitive personal and health information. • Settlement Class Members can claim up to $2,500 for ordinary losses and $10,000 for extraordinary losses.