$115M Oracle Privacy Class Action Settlement

Background

A California federal court has preliminarily approved an $115 million class action settlement resolving allegations that Oracle violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by failing to provide consumers with the option to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. The CCPA is a landmark consumer privacy law that gives California residents the right to know what personal information businesses collect about them, the right to delete that information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information.

The lawsuit, which was filed in 2020, alleged that Oracle violated the CCPA by failing to provide consumers with a clear and conspicuous opt-out link on its website. The lawsuit also alleged that Oracle failed to provide consumers with information about the categories of personal information it collected, the third parties to whom it sold that information, and the purposes for which it used that information.

Settlement Terms

Under the terms of the settlement, Oracle will pay $115 million to a class of California residents who were affected by Oracle's alleged CCPA violations. The settlement also requires Oracle to make changes to its website to ensure that it complies with the CCPA. These changes include providing consumers with a clear and conspicuous opt-out link, providing consumers with information about the categories of personal information it collects, and providing consumers with information about the third parties to whom it sells that information. Oracle will also be required to provide enhanced training to its employees on the CCPA and to implement a compliance program to ensure that it complies with the CCPA.

Implications

The Oracle privacy class action settlement is a significant victory for consumers. The settlement sends a strong message to businesses that they must comply with the CCPA and that they will be held accountable for violations of the law. The settlement also provides a significant financial recovery for consumers who were affected by Oracle's alleged CCPA violations.

Conclusion

The Oracle privacy class action settlement is a reminder that businesses must take consumer privacy seriously. Businesses that fail to comply with the CCPA may be subject to significant penalties, including class action lawsuits and government enforcement actions.