{"id":1872,"date":"2025-07-03T07:48:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/?p=1872"},"modified":"2025-07-04T07:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:58:59","slug":"netgain-data-breach-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/netgain-data-breach-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"$1.9M Netgain Data Breach Settlement: How To Get"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the latest in a <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/classactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"series of cybersecurity incidents\">series of cybersecurity incidents<\/a> affecting consumer data, Netgain Technology LLC has reached a $1.9 million class action settlement after a significant breach exposed the personal and health-related information of thousands of individuals. The <strong>Netgain data breach<\/strong> affected information stored by Netgain on behalf of healthcare and accounting companies\u2014industries that rely on strict data security standards due to the sensitivity of client records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you received a notification letter from Netgain, or if your data was affected between <strong>September 2020 and November 2020<\/strong>, you may be eligible for compensation. This article breaks down everything you need to know: who qualifies, how much you could receive, and how to take action now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For updates on similar breaches, read our detailed articles on the <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/navvis-data-breach-settlement\/\" title=\"Navvis Data Breach Settlement: How to Claim Your $6.5 Million\">Navvis data breach settlement<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/3-6m-retina-group-of-washington-data-breach-settlement\/\" title=\"$3.6M Retina Group of Washington Data Breach Settlement: How To Claim\">Retina Group of Washington breach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6851d8e1b697ee7265c65493_YWmkLrRlkzqpP5T9mRAEksU6ZEnz61aY4zXoGhAcWHI-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1874\" style=\"width:718px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6851d8e1b697ee7265c65493_YWmkLrRlkzqpP5T9mRAEksU6ZEnz61aY4zXoGhAcWHI-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6851d8e1b697ee7265c65493_YWmkLrRlkzqpP5T9mRAEksU6ZEnz61aY4zXoGhAcWHI-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6851d8e1b697ee7265c65493_YWmkLrRlkzqpP5T9mRAEksU6ZEnz61aY4zXoGhAcWHI-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6851d8e1b697ee7265c65493_YWmkLrRlkzqpP5T9mRAEksU6ZEnz61aY4zXoGhAcWHI.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-netgain-data-breach\">What is the Netgain Data Breach?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#who-is-eligible-for-the-netgain-settlement\">Who is Eligible for the Netgain Settlement?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#settlement-benefits-and-compensation\">Settlement Benefits and Compensation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines-and-key-dates\">Deadlines and Key Dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#final-thoughts-on-the-netgain-data-breach-settlement\">Final Thoughts on the Netgain Data Breach Settlement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-netgain-data-breach\">What is the Netgain Data Breach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 2021, Netgain Technology disclosed a cybersecurity incident that had occurred months earlier, between <strong>September and November 2020<\/strong>. Netgain is an IT and cloud service provider for sectors with high data privacy requirements\u2014including medical and accounting firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to court filings, unauthorized parties accessed sensitive consumer data during this breach, including potentially:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Security numbers (SSNs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dates of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insurance details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many affected individuals were unaware of the incident until they received official notification letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>class action lawsuit<\/strong> alleged that Netgain failed to implement reasonable data security practices and delayed public disclosure of the breach. As a result, plaintiffs claimed they faced heightened risks of identity theft, financial loss, and unauthorized medical claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-1628553826-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1875\" style=\"width:695px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-1628553826-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-1628553826-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-1628553826-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-1628553826.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For another case involving healthcare-related data, check out our update on the <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/coastal-orthopedics-class-action-settlement\/\" title=\"Coastal Orthopedics Class Action Settlement: Get $1.4 Million for Data Breach Losses\">Coastal Orthopedics class action settlement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-is-eligible-for-the-netgain-settlement\">Who is Eligible for the Netgain Settlement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Netgain data breach class action settlement<\/strong> applies to anyone whose personal or health-related data was shared with unauthorized parties during the breach window from <strong>September 2020 to November 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be included, you must have received a breach notification letter from Netgain or one of its clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affected groups may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patients of healthcare providers who used Netgain\u2019s cloud services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clients of accounting firms serviced by Netgain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees or contractors whose data was hosted on Netgain servers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need to be a direct customer of Netgain to qualify\u2014many impacted individuals were clients or patients of organizations that contracted with Netgain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"settlement-benefits-and-compensation\">Settlement Benefits and Compensation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the terms of the settlement, eligible class members can receive either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Documented Expense Reimbursement (Up to $5,000)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you spent money due to the breach, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Costs for credit monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank fees or bounced check charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unreimbursed fraudulent transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel expenses or notary fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost wages or time spent (up to 3 hours at $25\/hour)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be reimbursed up to $5,000 with proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Alternative Cash Payment (Pro Rata Share)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have receipts or prefer a simplified process, you can opt for a <strong>pro rata cash payment<\/strong>. The final amount depends on how many people file claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-file-a-claim\">How to File a Claim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To participate in the <strong>Netgain data breach settlement<\/strong>, you must submit a valid claim form by the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Claim Form Deadline: <strong>September 17, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.NetgainClassActionSettlement.com\">NetgainClassActionSettlement.com<\/a> website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download or complete the claim form online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide basic contact info and select your compensation option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documentation (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/usesparrow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Submit the form online<\/a> or by mail before the deadline<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No proof of purchase?<\/strong> You can still file a claim for the alternative cash payout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more guidance, see how to claim in cases like the <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/christies-data-breach-lawsuit\/\" title=\"Christie\u2019s Data Breach Lawsuit: $990K Settlement And Everything You Need to Know\">Christie\u2019s data breach settlement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"deadlines-and-key-dates\">Deadlines and Key Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Objection Deadline<\/td><td>September 2, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Claim Form Deadline<\/td><td>September 17, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Approval Hearing<\/td><td>October 30, 2025<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After approval, payments will be sent by check or direct deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts-on-the-netgain-data-breach-settlement\">Final Thoughts on the Netgain Data Breach Settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Netgain data breach<\/strong> settlement provides a valuable opportunity for affected individuals to recover compensation and take control of their data privacy. Whether you\u2019ve suffered monetary losses or simply want peace of mind, this class action could offer meaningful resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid missing out, act before <strong>September 17, 2025<\/strong>. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.NetgainClassActionSettlement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">official claim site<\/a> or browse more <a href=\"https:\/\/usesparrow.com\/blog\/category\/settlement\/technology\/\" title=\"\">open data breach settlements on Sparrow<\/a> to check your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Submit your claim today and protect your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed. Stay protected. And claim what\u2019s rightfully yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Netgain agreed to a $1.9 million settlement following a data breach affecting personal and health information. 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