Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent an August 2020 data breach that compromised employee data.

According to a class action lawsuit from SEPTA employees, the transportation authority failed to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures which would have prevented a 2020 data breach. As a result, the data breach allegedly compromised sensitive identifiers and protected health information.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is a transit system that serves the greater Philadelphia area and connects to Delaware and New Jersey through railways, buses, trolleys, subways and a high-speed line.

SEPTA hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.

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SEPTA Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals who were notified by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) that their information may have been compromised by an August 2020 data breach.
Estimated Amount: Up to $1,000
Proof of Purchase:
- Documentation of data breach-related expenses.
Claim Form Deadline: 07/17/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Benedetto, et al. v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Case No. 2102-01425, in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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