Christie’s Data Breach Settlement: $990K

Individuals in the U.S. whose private information was compromised in the Christie’s May 2024 data breach and who received a formal notification of the breach.

To claim reimbursement, documentation such as receipts, account statements, or records showing out-of-pocket losses due to the breach is required.

Christie’s has agreed to pay $990,000 to resolve a class action lawsuit over a May 2024 data breach that allegedly exposed sensitive customer information. According to the lawsuit, hackers accessed names, dates of birth, addresses, birthplaces, passport and driver’s license numbers, and other personal identifiers after the auction house failed to implement adequate cybersecurity protections.

Plaintiffs argue that Christie’s could have prevented the breach by applying industry-standard security protocols and acted negligently by allowing unauthorized access to private consumer data. The breach prompted widespread concern given the high-profile nature of Christie’s clientele and the breadth of the data exposed.

Although Christie’s denies any liability, the company agreed to a class action settlement to resolve the claims.

Under the Terms of the Settlement

Class members may receive reimbursement of up to $10,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses, including fraudulent charges, fees, and costs related to identity theft or credit monitoring. Claims must be supported by appropriate documentation.

In addition to reimbursement, eligible class members may receive a pro rata cash payment currently estimated at $100. Those residing in California may receive an additional statutory payment of $100.

All class members are also eligible for two years of three-bureau credit monitoring and identity restoration services, which include fraud alerts, insurance coverage up to $1 million, and access to fraud specialists.