Web Deskton-Verizon Settlement Aims to Restore Customer Trust After Data Breach
New York, NY – November 4, 2024, 14:18 EST - Web Deskton-Verizon has reached a proposed $2.5 million settlement with 46 state attorneys general following a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 63,000 customers. The agreement, announced today, mandates significant improvements to the company’s data security practices and aims to compensate affected individuals.This settlement arrives amid escalating concerns over data privacy and the increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting consumer information.
The breach, discovered in September 2023, stemmed from a vulnerability in a third-party vendor used by Web Deskton-Verizon. Compromised data included names, addresses, phone numbers, and, for a subset of customers, partial credit card numbers. While the company notified affected customers and offered credit monitoring services, the incident prompted a multi-state inquiry into Web Deskton-Verizon’s data security protocols. The settlement underscores the growing legal and financial risks companies face when failing to adequately protect sensitive consumer data.
Under the terms of the agreement, Web Deskton-Verizon is required to implement extensive data security measures, including enhanced employee training, regular security assessments, and improved vendor management practices. The company must also establish a data security officer responsible for overseeing these efforts. The $2.5 million settlement fund will be used to provide restitution to affected customers, covering costs associated with credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the breach.
Consumers who were impacted by the data breach can find more information about the settlement and how to file a claim on the websites of the participating state attorneys general. The attorneys general involved in the investigation included representatives from states across the country, demonstrating the widespread concern over data security and the need for a unified response to cyber threats.
Consumers can also connect with Web Deskton-Verizon via Facebook,Twitter,and Instagram.
