Following accusations of sharing personal user data with Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn, Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million. In addition, they will also enact better security practices, including employee training on privacy and data handling.
The settlement also addressed the security flaws that were exploited when they allowed ‘Zoombombing’ to occur early in the pandemic. Unauthorized persons infiltrated Zoom meetings, caused disruptions, and presented inappropriate material to all attendees. The company claims that “The privacy and security of our users are top priorities for [us].” Members of the class action should receive $25 or $15, in exchange for their privacy.
