Last week, Zoom settled its class-action suit (pending court approval) by subscribers who were "Zoom Bombed." As Reuters reports: "Zoombombing is where outsiders hijack Zoom meetings and display pornography, use racist language or post other disturbing content." The lawsuit also claimed Zoom "... violated users' privacy rights by sharing personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn..." In the settlement, Zoom has also agreed to increase security measures on its platform. Securing privacy and not sharing data is always a good thing. Hopefully, Zoom will make good on its promise! But how do I know I am part of the suit and how do I collect?

According to CNET: "If the settlement is approved at the October hearing, Zoom will provide available names, emails, addresses and account numbers to the settlement administrator. If you're eligible for a refund, you'll be notified by email or mailed postcard and asked to provide your name, mailing address, email and claim number. If you're not notified but think you are qualified, you can still file a claim by providing either an email associated with your Zoom account, a Zoom account number or documentation showing that you were impacted."

CNET also reports that the parties will use ZoomMeetingsClassAction.com to provide the public more information. When viewed on August 09, 2021, the cite is not live. If you think you may qualify, keep checking!

It's interesting that Zoom seems to be tightening its security measures while Apple seems to be loosening them...

As always, be careful out there.