Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit: Are You Eligible for a Payment?

Settlement Details - Apple agreed to a $95 million cash settlement in response to a class action lawsuit alleging privacy violations related to unintended Siri recordings [1] - The settlement covers a 10-year period from Sept 17, 2014 to Dec 31, 2024 [2][7] - Payments are capped at$20 per Siri-enabled device, with individuals limited to claiming up to 5 devices [9] Eligibility and Scope - The settlement is open to owners of Siri-enabled Apple devices including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, Apple TV streaming boxes, HomePod speakers and iPod Touches [7][8] - As of 2024, there are approximately 155 million active iPhones in the US, with Apple TV streaming boxes reaching over 32 million active units in 2023 [3] Lawsuit Background - The class action lawsuit, Lopez et al v Apple Inc, was filed in 2019 alleging routine recording of users after unintentional Siri activations [5] - Plaintiffs claimed recordings were sold to advertisers and used for targeted ads, citing specific incidents involving Air Jordan and Olive Garden ads [6] - Apple has not admitted any wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement [6]