Penn Medicine Pixel Tracking Class Action Settlement
Case Overview
The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS), which operates as a network of medical facilities in Pennsylvania, agreed to a settlement to resolve allegations concerning its use of tracking pixels on its website. These pixels were reportedly used to share patient information with third parties, including Meta and Google.
The class action lawsuit alleged that UPHS violated Pennsylvania privacy laws by employing these tracking pixels to disseminate patient data without obtaining proper consent. The specific claims center on the unauthorized sharing of patient information through these pixel tracking technologies.
Under the settlement terms, class members are eligible to receive an equal share of the net settlement fund, with estimated payments around $15 per claimant. To receive benefits, individuals must submit a valid claim form by September 16, 2026. The deadline for exclusion and objection is September 1, 2026.
Who May Qualify
Individuals who accessed the myPennMedicine patient portal between January 23, 2021, and January 23, 2023, and had a Pennsylvania address on file at the time of access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The settlement benefits individuals who accessed the myPennMedicine patient portal between January 23, 2021, and January 23, 2023, and who had a Pennsylvania address on file when they accessed the portal.
What are the next steps to claim benefits?
To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of September 16, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 12, 2026.
Did the defendant admit any wrongdoing?
No, the University of Pennsylvania Health System has not admitted to any wrongdoing but agreed to the $9.25 million settlement to resolve the class action lawsuit.
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