Two healthcare providers, Banner Health and LifeStance Health Group, have reached settlements over lawsuits related to unauthorized disclosure of patient data through tracking technologies on their websites.
Banner Health, based in Arizona, faced claims of breaching privacy laws and disclosed sensitive data to third parties, settling a consolidated lawsuit covering approximately 1 million individuals. The settlement includes $3.75 million for legal fees and a $20 cash payout for each class member.
LifeStance Health Group also faced allegations of privacy violations and has agreed to a settlement fund of over $3 million, which will be distributed among affected individuals. It will halt the use of non-HIPAA-compliant tracking tools for five years. Deadlines for objecting or submitting claims are set for September and October 2026, respectively.
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