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UCSD Health Data Breach Settlement

$33.94–$169.69

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 31, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Unauthorized access to certain employee email accounts at UC San Diego Health was identified and disclosed to affected employees on or about September 9, 2021. The Regents of the University of California has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over this data security incident.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who received a notice from the Regents in or around September 2021 about the Data Security Incident involving unauthorized access to employee email accounts at UC San Diego Health.

How to file

Mail the Claim Form that was attached to the postcard you received (postage is prepaid) to the Settlement Administrator, or download a Claim Form and submit it online with your Claim Form login credentials. Include your name and the last four digits of your social security number if verifying membership. Claims must be submitted by July 31, 2025.

Common questions

How much does the UCSD Health Data Breach Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: $33.94–$169.69. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the UCSD Health Data Breach Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was July 31, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the UCSD Health Data Breach Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the UCSD Health Data Breach Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Settlement Administrator is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at ucsdhealthbreachsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the UCSD Health Data Breach Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 3, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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