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Majority of Consumers Would Sue Over a Data Breach

If you have a data breach, get ready for a lawsuit — just over half of American consumers said in a survey that they would sue a company that exposes their sensitive information.

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It seems to be more common for breaches to lead to court cases, SC Magazine reported Wednesday. However, the article said consumers are "unlikely" to win their lawsuits unless they can prove damages.

The survey, conducted by Unisys, found that 53% of consumers would sue after a data breach. Eighty-seven percent would change their passwords and 76% would close their accounts.


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