Oracle Faces Class Action Over Alleged Data Breach Notification Failures
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Oracle in Texas by plaintiff Michael Toikach, who claims the company did not properly inform customers about two serious data breaches, possibly affecting sensitive health information. Filed by Shamis & Gentile in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, the lawsuit alleges Oracle violated state laws by failing to notify affected individuals within the mandated 60-day timeframe. Concerns have been raised regarding Oracle's lack of communication about the breaches, including details of how they occurred and whether compromised data has been secured. The suit also highlights alleged deficiencies in Oracle's security measures, including inadequate network security and insufficient training on data protection.
