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Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit over data collection
Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement over allegations it illegally collected and sold personal data, creating unauthorized “digital dossiers” on millions of people.
Headline
Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement over allegations it illegally collected and sold personal data, creating unauthorized “digital dossiers” on millions of people.
Context
OUR TAKE Oracle’s $115 million settlement over unauthorised data collection highlights a enduring privacy issue. This case questions about corporate data practices and whether companies really care enough about user privacy that the fine is a drop in the bucket compared to their profits. While Oracle adjusts its policies, it remains to be seen if this settlement prompts significant change or just a minor inconvenience. –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter Oracle has agreed to pay $115 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it violated privacy laws by collecting and selling personal data without consent. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco federal court, accuses Oracle of creating unauthorised “digital dossiers” on hundreds of millions of individuals, including their online activities, banking, and shopping habits.
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Analysis
This information was allegedly sold to marketers or used in products like ID Graph to tailor advertising. The settlement, pending judicial approval, requires Oracle to stop collecting data from URLs and online forms outside its own sites. Named plaintiffs include privacy advocate Michael Katz-Lacabe and privacy expert Jennifer Golbeck. The case highlights growing concerns over data privacy and corporate accountability. Also read: Musk’s xAI, Oracle end $10B server deal talks Also read: Oracle to invest over $1B on AI, cloud computing in Spain
Key Points
- Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement over allegations it illegally collected and sold personal data, creating unauthorised “digital dossiers” on millions of people.
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