Average Settlements of Privacy Invasion

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The sum per active user is calculated by dividing the total fine by the number of affected users. This figure represents a theoretical average and may not reflect actual individual payouts. Details for the Vizio and Facebook average settlement are sourced from the Motion for Final Settlement Approval.

Sources: Facebook Final Approvalof Class Action Settlement, Equifax Data Breach Settlement, Anthem Data Breach Case, AshleyMadison Motion For Preliminary Approval of Settlement, Motion for Final Approval of Vizio Settlement