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Apple’s $95 Million Siri Privacy Settlement: What You Need to Know
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing its voice assistant, Siri, of recording private conversations without users’ consent. The lawsuit claims Siri inadvertently activated and shared these recordings with third-party contractors, raising serious privacy concerns.
What Was the Lawsuit About?
The case, Lopez v. Apple Inc., began after a 2019 report by The Guardian revealed that Siri sometimes recorded users without the "Hey Siri" command being used. These recordings allegedly included sensitive or private conversations and were shared with outside contractors for "quality control."
In the lawsuit, lead plaintiff Fumiko Lopez accused Apple of:
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Violating users' privacy rights
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Recording confidential conversations without permission
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Potentially using that data for targeted advertising
Apple has denied any wrongdoing, but agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
You may be eligible for compensation if you meet all of the following criteria:
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You are a U.S. resident.
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You owned or used a Siri-enabled Apple device between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024.
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Your device unintentionally activated Siri during a private or confidential conversation.
Eligible Devices Include:
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iPhone
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iPad
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Mac
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Apple Watch
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iPod Touch
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HomePod
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Apple TV
How Much Can You Receive?
The maximum payout is $20 per eligible device, with a limit of five devices per person (up to $100 total). The final amount you receive may vary based on the number of valid claims submitted.
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Fewer claims = Higher payouts (closer to $20 per device)
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More claims = Lower payouts per person
What You’ll Need:
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Proof of device ownership or use during the eligible time period
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Confirmation that Siri was unintentionally activated during a private conversation
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Completed online claim form
Make sure to file your claim before the deadline listed on the settlement site.
