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AT&T Data Breach Settlement Overview

In a significant development for consumers concerned about data security, AT&T Inc. has announced a proposed settlement concerning multiple data breaches that exposed sensitive customer information. The settlement implicates a collective amount of $177 million, aimed at compensating eligible claimants whose data may have been compromised. This initiative comes as a result of ongoing litigation regarding the security breaches that had previously come to light in 2024.

Background of the Breaches

The cases in question stem from two major data incidents affecting AT&T customers:
1. Data Incident 1: On March 30, 2024, it was disclosed that specific fields of data from AT&T were discovered to be posted on the dark web, potentially affecting countless customers.
2. Data Incident 2: A second breach was announced on July 12, 2024, where limited customer data was allegedly illicitly downloaded from a third-party cloud platform hosted by Snowflake, Inc.

AT&T has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing, asserting that it has not been found liable by any court of law.

Who’s Eligible?

The settlement class includes two sub-classes:

• - Sub-class from Data Incident 1: This comprises all individuals residing in the United States whose information was involved in the first incident.
• - Sub-class from Data Incident 2: This includes all account holders and line users whose call records were part of the second incident.

Settlement Funds Breakdown

AT&T has delineated the settlement distribution as follows:

• - Settlement Fund for Incident 1: A cash pool of $149 million will be available for claimants from the first data breach incident.
• - Settlement Fund for Incident 2: A further pool of $28 million covers claims from the second incident.

Eligible claimants will have the option to receive either cash payments for documented losses or a staggered cash payout. Detailed information about the class member benefits and the required documentation can be accessed via www.TelecomDataSettlement.com.

Filing for Benefits

To be eligible for benefits, individuals must submit a claim form, which can be found online at the designated settlement website. All forms should be completed and submitted either electronically or sent via mail to:
ATT Data Incident Settlement
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 5324
New York, NY 10150-5324
The submission deadline is set for November 18, 2025.

Additional Options

Claimants have several choices regarding their participation in the settlement:

• - Do Nothing: Automatically becomes a member of the settlement class but forfeits any potential cash benefits.
• - Opt-Out: Individuals wishing to pursue separate legal action must formally opt-out of the settlement by submitting a written request to be excluded, postmarked by October 17, 2025.
• - Object: Interested parties can object to any aspect of the settlement while remaining class members. Written objections must be submitted to the court by the same deadline mentioned above.

Final Approval Hearing

A final approval hearing is scheduled for December 3, 2025, where the U.S. District Court will review the settlement agreement and gauge its judicial approval. In this hearing, discussions will also address attorney fees which amount to a portion of the settlement funds and reimbursements for class representatives.

For comprehensive details, including submission guidelines and further inquiries, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official settlement website or contact the hotline at (833) 890-4930.

In conclusion, this settlement marks a critical response from AT&T and recognizes the importance of consumer data security amidst rising concerns over privacy violations in the digital age.