Zoom settles $85 million lawsuit over data privacy

(KYMA/ KECY/ CNN) - Zoom has agreed to pay an $85 million settlement in a lawsuit over data privacy and "zoom-bombing."

The video conferencing service which became essential during the pandemic at one point, was plagued by hackers. Customers complained that their private meetings were being interrupted by people shouting profanity or sharing pornography.

In response to the lawsuit, Zoom Video Communications says it is improving security and improving safeguards for consumer data.

Under the settlement, some paid subscribers will be eligible for 15% refunds on their Zoom subscriptions or $25 dollars, whichever is larger.

Before the proposal is final, a federal judge in San Jose, California will have to approve the deal.