Fandango
Per Person
$10–$25
Total Fund
$1.2 million
Deadline
Aug 1, 2014
Filed
Jan 1, 2013
Plaintiffs alleged Fandango failed adequately protecting sensitive user data within mobile applications. Consumers claimed weak encryption practices exposed personal information during transmission. Fandango denied wrongdoing while agreeing to improve security procedures and establish a settlement fund. The case reflected growing legal scrutiny surrounding mobile app privacy protections.
Consumers who downloaded and used certain Fandango mobile apps before security updates qualified for compensation. Eligible users allegedly had device information transmitted insecurely through app systems. Both Android and iPhone users potentially qualified depending upon app versions used. Consumers mainly verified eligibility through account or device information.