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New York Post
3 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.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
GameStop agrees to $4.5 million settlement: How to make a claim
If you purchased a video game from GameStop in the last five years, you may be eligible for part of a multi-million-dollar settlement. The electronics and gaming company agreed to pay $4.5 million in the class-action lawsuit Alejandro Aldana and Scott Gallie v. GameStop, Inc., which alleged that the company shared customers' personal information without consent. According to the suit, GameStop shared online video game customers' personally identifiable information, which can include any details that can be traced back to an initial, like a date of birth, to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel (now known as Meta Pixel). Marketers use the data-gathering tool to collect information to target users with content and ads. Like with many settlements, GameStop did not admit fault as part of the agreement. Who qualifies for a payment in the GameStop settlement? Consumers who bought a video game from the GameStop website between Aug. 18, 2020 and April 17, 2025 are eligible for part of the payout if they were a member of Facebook and had a public profile using their actual name at the time of purchase. Eligible customers can opt for a cash payment up to $5 or a voucher of up to $10 for use on GameStop's website. How to submit a claim Those who qualify must submit an online form by Aug. 15, 2025 to claim payment. More information and the claim form can be found on the class action settlement website. The form requires that claimants provide their full name, address, email, phone number and proof of ownership of a Facebook account via a link or screenshot.
