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Military.com operator Military Advantage agreed to a $7.35 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming that it violated user privacy rights by using Facebook Pixel tracking.
The settlement benefits Military.com users who have a Facebook account and who accessed a video through Military.com on the same browser they used to access Facebook between June 8, 2020, and Nov. 1, 2022.
According to the privacy class action lawsuit, Military.com used Facebook Pixel tracking to link user activity with Facebook accounts. This was allegedly done without consent in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
Military.com is a news source operated by Military Advantage that focuses primarily on military-related news.Â
Military Advantage hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $7.35 million settlement to resolve the data privacy class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Military.com Facebook privacy settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Based on the class definition, each class member is expected to receive up to $30.
Military Advantage has also agreed to stop using Facebook Pixel tracking for at least two years in order to respect user privacy.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 9, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the Military.com privacy settlement is scheduled for Nov. 9, 2023.
In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 24, 2023.
Who’s Eligible
Military.com users who have a Facebook account and who accessed a video through Military.com on the same browser they used to access Facebook between June 8, 2020, and Nov. 1, 2022
Potential Award
Up to $30
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
10/24/2023
Case Name
Young, et al. v. Military Advantage Inc. d/b/a Military.com, Case No. 2023LA000535, in the Circuit Court for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Dupage County, Illinois
Final Hearing
11/09/2023
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Military.com Privacy Settlement
Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2239
Portland, OR 97208-2239
877-352-0889
Class Counsel
Philip L Fraietta
Joshua D Arisohn
Christopher R ReillyÂ
BURSOR & FISHER PA
Gary M Klinger
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC
Defense Counsel
Kristine R ArgentineÂ
SEYFARTH SHAW LLP
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