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Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida has agreed to a $220,000 class action settlement to resolve allegations that its website and patient portal improperly shared patient data with third parties, including Google, through tracking technologies.
If you visited the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida website or patient portal within the last few years, your digital privacy may have been compromised. A new class action settlement has been reached to address allegations that the healthcare provider shared sensitive patient data with third-party companies through website tracking technology.
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida has agreed to a $220,000 settlement to resolve these privacy concerns. If you are among the many individuals who accessed the hospital’s online services between June 2021 and September 2025, you may be eligible to receive a cash payment and credit toward data monitoring services.
This settlement serves as a reminder that healthcare providers have a fundamental duty to protect patient information, both offline and online. Here is what you need to know about the case, your eligibility, and the steps you can take to participate before the deadline passes.
The class action lawsuit, Boggiano, et al. v. Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, alleged that the hospital’s website and patient portal were configured in a way that inadvertently shared private visitor information with third parties.
Many modern websites use “tracking pixels” and similar tools to analyze traffic and improve user experience. However, when these tools are used on sensitive platforms like healthcare portals, they can potentially transmit personal health information (PHI) to third-party tech companies, such as Google and other advertising platforms, without the patient’s knowledge or consent.
Plaintiffs in the lawsuit claimed that this practice violated state privacy laws. They argued that patients have a reasonable expectation that their interactions with a hospital’s digital portal—which may include searching for medical services, viewing patient accounts, or researching health conditions—will remain confidential.
Mount Sinai Medical Center has not admitted to any wrongdoing or legal liability in this matter. Instead, the organization agreed to this $220,000 settlement to resolve the claims and avoid the uncertainty and expense of continued litigation.
You may be eligible to participate in this settlement if you are a person who accessed the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida website or patient portal during the specific window of time identified in the lawsuit.
To qualify for this settlement, you must have visited these platforms between June 10, 2021, and September 18, 2025.
If you fall into this group, you are considered a “Class Member.” It does not matter whether you were a long-term patient or a first-time visitor; if you used their digital services during that time frame, you have the right to participate. If you have any doubt about whether your visit falls within those dates, you can check the official settlement documentation for further clarification.
The settlement provides two primary forms of compensation for eligible individuals. By participating, you are taking a step to hold the organization accountable while also protecting your own digital footprint.
Class members who submit a valid, timely claim form are eligible to receive a cash payment. While the current estimate is $20 per person, please note that the final amount could be adjusted. Depending on the total number of claims submitted, the individual payment may be increased or decreased on a pro rata basis.
Beyond the cash payment, all class members are eligible to receive one year of free medical data monitoring. This service is designed to help you keep an eye on your personal information and detect any signs of misuse.
If you choose not to file a claim for the cash payment, you may still receive an activation code for this monitoring service via your settlement notice. If you do file a claim, your activation code will be sent to the email address you provide.
The deadline to file your claim is September 28, 2026. Because the claims process is time-sensitive, it is important to act sooner rather than later.
To submit your claim, you should visit the official settlement website at MountSinaiDataSettlement.com. You will be asked to provide basic information to verify your status as a class member.
When filing, ensure you have a current email address where you can receive your monitoring activation code. If you prefer not to participate in the settlement or if you wish to retain your right to sue the hospital individually for these claims, you must submit a formal exclusion request by September 14, 2026. Failure to do so by that date will mean you are legally bound by the terms of the settlement.
A final approval hearing is currently scheduled for October 13, 2026. Once the court grants final approval, the settlement administrator will begin processing valid claims and distributing benefits.
The outcome of this case highlights a growing issue in the digital age: the intersection of healthcare and data privacy. Under regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and various state-level privacy statutes, the protection of patient data is not just a best practice—it is a legal requirement.
When everyday people use a patient portal, they expect that their data is protected by the same security measures that guard their physical medical records. When a hospital allows third-party tracking, it risks exposing that sensitive information to entities that have no place in a patient-provider relationship.
Class action lawsuits provide a way for individuals to come together and demand higher standards from these institutions. By joining a settlement, you are sending a clear message: privacy is not optional. You don’t have to navigate these complex legal issues alone, and you don’t have to accept the status quo when your personal data is mishandled.
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