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Lowey Dannenberg P.C. Investigates ZoomInfo Technologies for Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws

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ZoomInfo Technologies is under investigation following a class action lawsuit filed on June 21, 2022. The lawsuit claims that ZoomInfo unlawfully accessed personal information within electronic communications without consent. Allegations include unauthorized use and disclosure of this information to third parties, contradicting the company's representations regarding its Community Edition program. This situation raises concerns about consumer protection violations and could significantly impact the company's reputation and operations in the market.

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  • Class action lawsuit filed on June 21, 2022, accusing ZoomInfo of unlawful access to personal electronic communications.
  • Allegations of unauthorized use, disclosure, and sale of personal information to third parties.
  • Company's representation about not accessing personal information reportedly contradicted by legal claims.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 12, 2022 / ZoomInfo Technologies ("ZoomInfo" or the "Company") is a Delaware company headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. ZoomInfo is a subscription-based software company that sells access to its database of information about businesspeople and companies to sales, marketing and recruiting professionals.

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ZOOMINFO INVESTIGATION

ZoomInfo's express and implied representations governing their Community Edition program guarantee that ZoomInfo will not view, read, or otherwise inspect the contents of users' email communications and only extract "business information" like business contacts and company names from users' email by selectively focusing on address books, email headers, and email signatures.

On June 21, 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed against ZoomInfo alleging, among other things, that ZoomInfo (i) unlawfully and intentionally intercepted, accessed, viewed, read, and/or scanned individuals' personal information contained within their electronic communications without knowledge or consent, (ii) subsequently unauthorizedly used, disclosed, disseminated, and/or sold those electronic communications to third parties including marketers, recruiters, and advertisers; and (iii) engaged in false and deceptive representations that ZoomInfo does not access, view, read, or scan personal information contained in users' electronic communications.

If you wish to know more about this investigation or the lawsuit, please contact our attorneys at (914) 733-7256 or via email at investigations@lowey.com.

About Lowey Dannenberg

Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors, who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

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Lowey Dannenberg P.C.
44 South Broadway, Suite 1100
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel: (914) 733-7256
Email: investigations@lowey.com

SOURCE: Lowey Dannenberg



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FAQ

What allegations are made against ZoomInfo in the class action lawsuit?

The lawsuit alleges that ZoomInfo unlawfully accessed and used individuals' personal information from electronic communications without consent.

When was the class action lawsuit against ZoomInfo filed?

The class action lawsuit was filed on June 21, 2022.

What does the investigation by Lowey Dannenberg focus on regarding ZoomInfo?

The investigation focuses on potential violations of consumer protection laws and the unauthorized use of personal information by ZoomInfo.

How might the lawsuit impact ZoomInfo's operations?

The lawsuit could damage ZoomInfo's reputation and lead to financial repercussions due to potential liabilities.

What is the Community Edition program of ZoomInfo?

The Community Edition program is a service through which ZoomInfo provides access to its database, claiming not to access personal email content.

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