Equifax data breach settlement news for Monday includes some details that are of interest.

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Here’s what we know so far about the Equifax data breach settlement.

• The credit reporting agency is going to spend up to $425 million to help people affected by the data breach.
• However, those hit by the data breach aren’t able to file a claim must yet.
• That also means it still tough to figure out how much each person can get back from the Equifax data breach settlement.
• What we do know is the types of payments that will be sent out to those affected.
• This includes up to $20,000 for hours worked dealing with the fallout of the data breach.
• This figure comes from a maximum of 20 hours at $25 per hour worked dealing with the data breach issue.
• Other factors include money spent on identity protection services and other costs.
• Another benefit of the Equifax data breach settlement include a possible $125 payment for those that already have identify protection services.
• Anyone that doesn’t is able to get free identity protection as one of the benefits of the settlement.
• This can include free credit monitoring for 10 years.
• The option is longer for minors that may have been affected by the data breach.
• There is also an option for those affected to receive free identity restoration for a minimum of seven years.

You can learn more about the Equifax data breach settlement by following this link.

As of this writing, William White did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.