Car-share service data leak victims to file compensation suit
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A group of customers affected by a data breach will file a lawsuit against major car-sharing service operator Park24 Co., seeking 30,
Customers impacted by a data breach at car-sharing service operator Park24 are set to file a lawsuit seeking compensation, according to their lawyer Yuki Makino. Over 100,000 individuals have registered to join the legal action, which was initiated following a website launch in late September. Makino aims to hold Park24 accountable for the data breach and shed light on the current state of personal information protection.
He expressed hope that the suit requesting compensation for emotional distress would be filed by the end of the year.
In September, Park24 disclosed that unauthorized access to their web system led to a breach affecting 6.62 million accounts. The company later revealed that around 1.46 million users' identification documents, including driver's licenses, had been leaked. Park24 announced a compensation of 3,000 yen per person in cash or vouchers.
Makino countered that the offered consolation payment was insufficient to adequately compensate victims for potential harm and proceeded with legal action. Park24 declined to comment on the planned lawsuit, stating that they remain committed to addressing the concerns of the affected customers.
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