Zoom Settles Privacy Data Lawsuit

Zoom has agreed to pay an $85 million settlement.

Zoom has agreed to pay an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit over data privacy and “zoom-bombing.” The video conferencing service which became essential during the pandemic at one point was plagued by hackers. Customers complained that their private meetings were being interrupted by people shouting profanity and even sharing pornography. In response to the lawsuit, zoom video communications says it’s improving security and safeguards for consumer data. The company has agreed to more than a dozen major changes to its practices that include improving meeting security, bolstering privacy disclosures, and safeguarding consumer data. Under the settlement, some paid subscribers will be eligible for 15-percent refunds on their Zoom subscriptions or 25 dollars, whichever is larger. Before the proposal is final, a federal judge in San Jose, California will have to approve the deal.