Zoom will pay $ 85 million for violating user privacy and sharing data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn

Zoom will pay $ 85 million for violating user privacy and sharing data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn

3 years ago
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https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/379087

This Saturday, the company Zoom Video Communications , owner of the famous video calling app , settled a lawsuit for allegedly violating the privacy of its users . In an out-of-court settlement, the company promised to pay $ 85 million to users who accuse it of sharing personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn , as well as allowing hackers to break into private meetings .

In addition, Zoom agreed to implement new security measures , such as alerting users when meeting hosts or participants use third-party applications. It also agreed to provide specialized training to employees on privacy and data handling.