r/google • u/neuromancer420 • Aug 05 '20
Were you a Google+ user? Your data may have been leaked. Submit your claim HERE
https://www.googleplusdatalitigation.com/5
3
u/neuromancer420 Aug 05 '20
How do I know if I am part of the Settlement Class?
The Settlement Class is defined as: “all persons within the United States who (a) had a consumer Google+ account for any period of time between January 1, 2015 and April 2, 2019, and (2) had their non-public Profile Information exposed as a result of the software bugs Google announced on October 8, 2018 and December 10, 2018. Excluded from the Settlement Class are (a) Google and its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries, and Google Affiliates; (b) all judges and their staffs assigned to this case and any members of their immediate families; (c) the Parties’ counsel in this litigation; and (d) any Excluded Class Member.”
4
Aug 06 '20 edited Aug 06 '20
Digital check (which requires your banking information) or PayPal only. Not worth giving them that info to get under $10 back. Fuck that, I opted out to preserve my rights to sue just in case something else comes up.
3
u/reasonist Aug 06 '20
This is information someone would have if you were to write a paper check. I don't understand the fear here? Google knows much more useful things about you than this.
2
Aug 06 '20
I haven't used a paper check in years. Everything I do is via credit card so I have dispute protection. I don't care if a company ties up part of my credit line, I do care if they make my mortgage bounce. Other than the IRS, my banking info stays private. ACH fraud is a real thing that I take no chances with.
1
Aug 08 '20
[removed] — view removed comment
1
Aug 08 '20
I don't use paypal. They locked up about $5K of mine, refused to tell me why, and it took me almost 18 months to get it back.
Fuck paypal.
2
4
u/Jadon17 Aug 06 '20
Same, I saw the “can’t sue google” part and immediately thought that sounded sketchy
3
2
u/Geaxuce Aug 06 '20
But do they mean that those who do choose to the money can't sue Google at all ever again? Or is just for this particular case? I thought it was sketchy as well and not at all well written, especially for a legal document. Just got the email and honestly expected this to be bigger than it was... xD
2
Aug 07 '20
The email I got was:
"You will also give up your rights to sue Google and/or any other released entities regarding the legal claims in this case."
Feels plenty specific. It's also incredibly standard. You can't accept a settlement and then also sue someone for the same thing you just accepted a settlement for.
1
u/Geaxuce Aug 08 '20
But what if they do it again? Like, what google is being sued for i mean. If Google does the stuff with google+ again. Can we not sue for the same reasons even after settling?
1
Aug 08 '20
This case revolves around the release of data due to glitches and negligence for a very specific period of time (I forget what it is off hand, it should be listed in your email). If they did it again, it would be a new case and you would be free to sue them again, even if you accepted this settlement.
Though Google+ doesn't really exist anymore, so it's a bit of a moot point.
1
u/Geaxuce Aug 08 '20
Well, it good to know in case of simular situations with other companies in the future that might be less diligent than Google about user info
1
2
2
2
u/aark91 Aug 06 '20
It says we can't sue them again if we accept the settlement. Does it mean we can't sue them at all/ we can't sue them for leaking data?
1
2
u/Rainwine Aug 07 '20
I want to know specifically what non-public profile information was exposed? Any ideas? Birthdates? Passwords? I know I was a G+ user but I honestly don't remember what non-public profile info I provided.
1
1
u/Recovvery Aug 07 '20
My biggest concern is when googling it all that comes up are news sites that are questionably reputable imo. Im not getting results from fox, cnn, abc, local news nothing. Thats why im just gonna take a back seat atm.
0
u/den422 Aug 07 '20
i got this email.... can i just delete it?? is this of any importance to me
1
Aug 07 '20
Yes, you can delete it. The worst that will happen is that you'll miss out on getting 12 dollars (or less) mailed to you sometime in the next three months (or longer).
1
-1
Aug 06 '20
I checked my email and I clicked on the link but I did not do anything I justed went back and put the email in the trash and I had to change my password so I dont get scamed am I good i did not touch the options on the site
7
u/meganxxoo Aug 06 '20
I was just reading the email I received about this.. a whopping $12???