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Is the Equifax Settlement Good Enough?
2019-07-24 09:19

Lifetime Risk of Identity Theft Not Cured by Prepaid Monitoring ServicesGiven the massive impact of the Equifax data breach, is the recently announced proposed settlement fair? One consumer...

Consumer Advocates Criticize Equifax Settlement Plan
2019-07-23 12:04

Two States Sit Out Proposed Settlement and Continue Their Own LawsuitsEquifax's move to settle federal and 48 states' probes, as well as class action lawsuits, would see breach victims being able...

Equifax to Pay up to $700 Million in 2017 Data Breach Settlement
2019-07-23 08:04

Equifax, one of the three largest credit-reporting firms in the United States, has to pay up to $700 million in fines to settle a series of state and federal investigations into the massive 2017...

What you should know about the Equifax data breach settlement
2019-07-23 04:30

Equifax has agreed to pay at least $575 million, and potentially up to $700 million, as part of a global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...

Equifax to world+dog: If we give you this $700m, can you pleeeeease stop suing us about that mega-hack thing?
2019-07-22 22:58

US senator dismisses cop-out, suggests jail time for execs Data-spaffing consumer credit biz Equifax is offering a package of roughly $700m in order to kill off lawsuits regarding its 2017...

What You Should Know About the Equifax Data Breach Settlement
2019-07-22 19:27

Big-three credit bureau Equifax has reportedly agreed to pay at least $650 million to settle lawsuits stemming from a 2017 breach that let intruders steal personal and financial data on roughly...

Equifax to Pay $700 Million in 2017 Data Breach Settlement
2019-07-22 14:31

Equifax will dish out as much as $700 million on the heels of its infamous 2017 data breach that impacted 150 million customers.

Equifax to Pay up to $700 Million to Consumers, Authorities Over 2017 Breach
2019-07-22 13:16

Equifax and U.S. government agencies announced on Monday that the credit reporting agency is prepared to pay up to $700 million to settle charges related to the massive 2017 data breach that...

Equifax Negotiates Potential $700 Million Breach Settlement
2019-07-22 13:03

Deal Prepped With Feds and State Attorneys General Includes Victim CompensationCredit reporting giant Equifax has negotiated a proposed settlement that could reach $700 million to resolve federal...

Equifax Negotiating $700 Million Data Breach Settlement
2019-07-22 12:33

Deal Prepped With Feds and State Attorneys General, Wall Street Journal ReportsCredit reporting giant Equifax is negotiating a settlement of approximately $700 million to resolve federal and state...