' Millions of Americans continue to use Zoom's platform with the expectation that their conversations will be kept private and secure. They also said Zoom claimed to have end-to-end encryption when it didn't and that Zoom failed to prevent disruptive Zoombombings. Users who've registered with personal emails hosted by non-standard providers would have their contacts lists filled with other users who had also used an email account from the same provider.Plaintiffs in the case alleged that data was improperly shared by Zoom to Facebook, Google, and other third parties. The problem was fixed, but soon after, another issue was discovered related to the 'Company Directory' feature. Zoom was first accused of sharing personal data without user consent after it was found that the Zoom iOS app was sending data to Facebook. Moreover, the company also claimed it offered end-to-end encryption, but this feature was only introduced in October 2020.Īlso Read: 'Messaging Apps: Encrypted or not? WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, Zoom, etc.' The class-action directed at Zoom was filed after the firm allegedly shared user data with third parties, allowing malefactors to enter and disrupt meetings (Zoom bombing). The form can be completed and submitted on the claim website there's also a snail mail. Enterprise-level and Zoom for Government accounts are not eligible. Those meeting the requirements to file a claim have to do it before March 5th, 2022. These values might change depending on how many claims are submitted. Those who've done it can file a claim to receive $15.

The second group includes anyone that downloaded, registered, used or opened the Zoom Meetings App between March 30th, 2016, and July 30th, 2021. To claim more than $25, you'd have had to spend at least $167 in Zoom subscriptions.

In this case, users will be able to file a claim to receive $25 or 15 percent of what they spent on app subscriptions (add-ons not included), whichever is greater. The first group includes those who paid for a Zoom Meetings App subscription between March 30th, 2016, and July 30th, 2021.

There are two groups that can file a claim to get a share of the $85 million pool. The developer agreed to pay $85 million to select users. What just happened? Zoom has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of sharing personal information with third parties without user consent.

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