How the information was disseminated is not the point, the point is there was a breach in the case of Origin and EA disclosed that it had happened, informed the consumers that it had happened directly, and recommended steps to protect yourself on the consumer end.

A portion of Origin was hacked not too long ago. They sent out e-mails and had notices up in the clients of pretty much all users, and specifically took the time to additionally contact those who were most suspected to be at risk to change their passwords and inspect their payment methods for improper use.