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GameStop customers could receive cash payout following settlement over alleged privacy breach
GameStop customers could receive cash payout following settlement over alleged privacy breach

New York Post

time5 days ago

  • Business
  • New York Post

GameStop customers could receive cash payout following settlement over alleged privacy breach

Customers who purchased a video game from the website of popular gaming retailer, GameStop, during the past five years could be eligible for a payout under a recent settlement following an alleged privacy breach. The class-action lawsuit, filed by Alejandro Aldana and Scott Gallie, accused GameStop of sharing customers' personal information without their consent. The document said GameStop 'disclosed its online video game customers' personally identifiable information to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel without consent, in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).' As a result of the $4.5 million settlement, impacted customers can receive a cash payment of up to $5 or a voucher worth up to about $10 to use on the retailer's website, according to the lawsuit. Customers can qualify for compensation from the settlement if they bought a game from GameStop's website between Aug. 18, 2020 and April 17, 2025, and have a public Facebook account displaying the name used at the time of purchase. 3 A person walks past a GameStop store in Manhattan on Jan. 29, 2021. REUTERS 3 Customers shop at a GameStop retailer in San Rafael, Calif., on Dec. 8, 2021. Getty Images In order to receive compensation, eligible customers must submit a claim on the settlement's website by Aug. 15. The submission form asks that claimants provide their full name, address, email, phone number and proof of ownership of a Facebook account with either a link or screenshot of the profile. 3 Employees talk with customers at GameStop in New York, New York on Jan. 30, 2021. REUTERS GameStop denies that it violated any law, but has agreed to the settlement to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with continuing the case, according to the settlement's website. FOX Business reached out to GameStop for comment, but did not hear back by time of publication.

GameStop to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations Involving Facebook Data Sharing
GameStop to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations Involving Facebook Data Sharing

Yahoo

time16-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

GameStop to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations Involving Facebook Data Sharing

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) has agreed to pay $4.5 million to its customers following allegations of privacy law violations. The gaming retailer was accused of sharing personal customer information with Facebook without consent. What Happened: GameStop Corp is gearing up to distribute millions to its customers to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused the company of violating the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by allegedly sharing sensitive customer data with Facebook. The gaming retailer is specifically accused of implementing a Facebook tracking pixel on its website. This pixel allegedly sent customer's personal information, including details of video game purchases, to Facebook without their knowledge or consent. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — The settlement, which totals $4.5 million, applies to individuals who purchased a game from GameStop's online store between August 18th, 2020, and April 17th, 2025. To qualify for the settlement, customers must have been Facebook members and maintained a public Facebook profile using their real name at the time of purchase. While the exact number of affected customers is not yet known, the settlement suggests that hundreds of thousands of customers may be eligible for compensation. Affected customers are set to receive up to $5 cash or a $10 voucher. Despite agreeing to the settlement, GameStop has not admitted to any wrongdoing. The company has, however, committed to permanently removing the tracking pixel to prevent future unauthorized data It Matters: This settlement highlights the increasing scrutiny on companies to ensure they adhere to privacy laws and respect customer data. As consumers become more aware of their digital rights, companies like GameStop are being held accountable for their data practices. This case serves as a reminder for businesses to review their data sharing practices and ensure they are in line with legal requirements. Read Next: In terms of getting money back, these bank accounts put traditional checking and savings accounts to shame. Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down taxes: Schedule your free call with a financial advisor to start your financial journey – no cost, no obligation. Image: Shutterstock/Jillian Cain Photography This article GameStop to Pay $4.5 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations Involving Facebook Data Sharing originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Bought a video game from GameStop? You could be owed part of $4.5M settlement
Bought a video game from GameStop? You could be owed part of $4.5M settlement

Miami Herald

time13-06-2025

  • Business
  • Miami Herald

Bought a video game from GameStop? You could be owed part of $4.5M settlement

GameStop owes some gamers money over alleged privacy violations. The video game retailer agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle claims that it shared consumers' private information with Facebook, violating the Video Privacy Protection Act, according to claims administrators. GameStop bills itself as a 'retail gaming & trade-in destination' for video games, consoles and accessories, and operates more than 2,900 stores in the U.S. Customers can also purchase video games on its website. A class-action complaint filed in New York Southern District Court in 2022 accused the company of sharing customers' information by way of a Facebook Tracking Pixel on its website. This included users' personal information and 'a record of every video game they purchased' on court documents state. GameStop has denied any wrongdoing. McClatchy News reached out to the video game retailer for comment June 13 and was awaiting a response. Under the terms of the settlement, affected customers can claim either a $5 payment or $10 voucher to use on GameStop's website, administrators said. Here's what else to know: Who's eligible? GameStop customers who bought a video game on the retailer's website between Aug. 18, 2020, and April 17, 2025, and had a public Facebook profile using their real name are eligible to file a claim, administrators said. How do I file a claim? Claim forms can be submitted online or printed and mailed, administrators said. All claims must be submitted or postmarked by Aug. 15. How much is the payment? Affected customers can choose to receive a $5 payment or $10 voucher, but not both. When will I be paid? A final hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for Sept. 18, and customers who opt for the cash payment can expect to be paid 45 days after the hearing, barring appeals, administrators said. For those who choose the voucher, it will be loaded on the GameStop account associated with their email address 45 days after the hearing, according to administrators. Vouchers are valid for one year.

Revenues surge to over $307m at Dublin subsidiary of global pornography business
Revenues surge to over $307m at Dublin subsidiary of global pornography business

Irish Independent

time10-06-2025

  • Business
  • Irish Independent

Revenues surge to over $307m at Dublin subsidiary of global pornography business

New and overdue accounts for Aylo Billing Ltd show that its revenues increased by 28pc in 2020, from $240.73m (€210.8m) to $307.4m. The company has its registered office at Baldonnell Business Park in Dublin 22. Over three years – between 2018 and 2020 – Aylo Billing Ltd generated a cumulative $769m in revenues. Pre-tax profits at the company almost doubled to $10.76m in 2020. The directors say that company's principal activity is the resale of membership subscriptions and the management of online memberships for certain websites, primarily delivered through online and mobile media platforms. In a note attached to the accounts, signed off on April 30, the company says two anonymous individuals filed a putative class action in February 2021 in an Alabama court district against Aylo Billing Ltd and affiliates. They claim that Aylo Billing and affiliated companies benefited from a sex-trafficking venture in violation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorisation Act 'and that the company and affiliates received, possessed and distributed child pornography'. The note says 'the company considers the lawsuit to be without merit and intends to vigorously defend it'. It says that in December 2023, an Alabama court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. A separate note says that in May 2024, an anonymous individual filed a class action in California alleging the company and affiliates violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing user data without consent. Aylo Billing says it considers this lawsuit to be without merit too, and intends to defend it. It has been indemnified by group companies in the two matters and there is no provision required in the financial statements. The accounts disclose that the company agreed in July 2023 to pay $24m in settlement of a class action brought in June 2021 at the Los Angeles Superior Court. The case alleged deceptive and fraudulent billing practices. ADVERTISEMENT The company reveals it paid out a further $6m in attorney fees and a $25,000 service award to the plaintiff. On its website, Aylo describes itself as 'a tech pioneer offering world-class adult-content platforms'. It claims to provide 'trusted environments to enable a safe online user experience, and to empower our communities by celebrating diversity, inclusion and expression'. Aylo says its portfolio also includes YouPorn, Brazzers, and Nutaku, 'all of which maintain robust trust and safety protocols'. Accumulated profits at the end of 2020 totalled $15.43m while cash funds almost doubled from $6.19m to $11.5m. Aylo Billing Ltd's immediate parent firm is based in Cyprus while consolidated financial statements for Aylo Holdings SARL are available in Luxembourg.

Pornhub-linked Dublin firm says lawsuit alleging that it distributed child porn ‘without merit'
Pornhub-linked Dublin firm says lawsuit alleging that it distributed child porn ‘without merit'

Sunday World

time09-06-2025

  • Business
  • Sunday World

Pornhub-linked Dublin firm says lawsuit alleging that it distributed child porn ‘without merit'

Pre-tax profits at the company in 2020 almost doubled to $10.76m Aylo Billing is a subsidiary of the operator of the world's most-visited pornographic website, Pornhub. Photo: Depositphotos A Dublin based subsidiary of the operator of the world's most visited adult entertainment website, Pornhub has stated that a US lawsuit alleging that it distributed child pornography is 'without merit'. That is according to new and overdue accounts for Aylo Billing Ltd which show that revenues increased by 28pc from $240.73m to $307.4m in 2020. The company has its registered office here at Baldonnell Business Park in D22 and over three years across 2020, 2019 and 2018 Aylo Billing Ltd generated a cumulative $769m in revenues. Pre-tax profits at the company in 2020 almost doubled to $10.76m. The directors state that company's principal activity is the resale of membership subscriptions and the management of online memberships for certain websites primarily delivered through online and mobile media platforms. In a note attached to the accounts, only signed off on April 30th 2025, the company states that two anonymous individuals filed a putative class action in February 2021 in an Alabama court district against Aylo Billing Ltd and affiliates. The note states that the claims allege that Aylo Billing and affiliated companies benefited from a sex trafficking venture in violation of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act "and that the company and affiliates received, possessed and distributed child pornography". The note states that 'the company considers the lawsuit to be without merit and intends to vigorously defend it'. Aylo Billing is a subsidiary of the operator of the world's most-visited pornographic website, Pornhub. Photo: Depositphotos News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025 The note states that the plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, attorneys' fees and costs. The note states that in December 2023, the Alabama Court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification. A separate note states that in May 2024, an anonymous individual filed a class action in California alleging that the company and affiliates violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by sharing user data without consent and is seeking damages. Again, Aylo Billing state that it considers the lawsuit to be without merit and intends to vigorously defend it. The company has been indemnified by group companies in the two matters and there is no provision required in the financial statements. The accounts do disclose that the company agreed in July 2023 to make $24m in total benefits in settlement of a class action brought in June 2021 at the Los Angeles Superior Court. The class action alleged deceptive and fraudulent billing practices. The company reveals that it paid out a further $6m in attorney fees and a $25,000 service award to the plaintiff. On its website, Aylo describes itself as 'a tech pioneer offering world class adult content platforms'. Aylo state: 'We provide trusted environments to enable a safe online user experience, and to empower our communities by celebrating diversity, inclusion and expression." Aylo states that its portfolio includes Pornhub, YouPorn, Brazzers, Nutaku 'all of which maintain robust trust and safety protocols'. Accumulated profits at Aylo Billing Ltd at the end of 2020 totalled $15.43m while cash funds almost doubled from $6.19m to $11.5m. Aylo Billing Ltd's immediate parent firm is based in Cyprus while consolidated financial statements for Aylo Holdings SARL are available in Luxembourg.

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