Apple Siri Eavesdropping Payout Approved—Here's How To Make A Claim
Apple users can now apply to claim their share of a $95 million cash payout to settle a class action ... More case alleging Siri eavesdropping. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Apple users can now apply to claim their share of a $95 million cash payout to settle a class action case alleging Siri eavesdropping .
In Jan., I reported how the iPhone maker agreed to pay $95 million in preliminary settlement, filed Dec. 13, 2024, in Oakland, California. The class action lawsuit alleges that Apple was infringing its users' privacy by capturing Siri conversations without their knowledge or consent and sharing this with advertisers.
The claims date back to 2019, when U.K. newspaper The Guardian reported that Siri contractors were listening to Apple users' conversations with the voice assistant. According to the article, the contractors heard people talking to their doctor, sexual encounters and even drug deals.
The Siri settlement has now been approved, with a page published on May 9 in the case of Lopez v. Apple Inc . 'A settlement has been reached with Apple Inc. in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of current or former owners or purchasers of a Siri-enabled iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, or Apple TV whose confidential or private communications were allegedly obtained by Apple and/or shared with third parties as a result of an unintended Siri activation,' the page reads.
'Apple denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit and denies that [it] did anything improper or unlawful,' the page adds.
Apple has said previously that it is settling the Siri case to avoid costly litigation.
So, how do you claim your share of the Apple Siri eavesdropping payout? Who Is Eligible For The Siri Eavesdropping Payout?
Anyone who lives in the U.S., owned a Siri-enabled device and experienced an unintended activation of the voice assistant during a confidential or private communication between Sept. 17, 2014 and Dec. 31, 2024, can make a claim.
If you owned an Apple device such as an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or MacBook and Siri activated unintentionally during that period, you should have received an email or postcard including a Claim identification Code and Confirmation Code.
If you didn't receive one of these and you think you are eligible for the Siri payout, you can still apply. However, be clear that you will need to share under oath that you experienced Siri activating by accident and that your private conversations were recorded by the voice assistant. How Much Can I Claim For Siri Eavesdropping?
If you fit the criteria to claim for the Siri eavesdropping payout, you can claim $20 for each of the devices you use, up to five Apple devices. That means you can claim up to $100 from Apple.
The amount available will increase or decrease pro rata depending on the total number of valid claims submitted, and Siri devices claimed. How Can I Make A Claim For The Siri Payout?
If you received the email or postcard, use the codes when making a claim via a valid Claim Form. If you didn't receive anything, but you think you are eligible to claim, go to the Submit a Claim page and follow the instructions on how to submit a Claim Form. What Is The Deadline For Claims?
The deadline to file your claim in the Siri eavesdropping case is Jul. 2, with the final approval hearing to take place on Aug. 1, 2025.
I asked Apple for a comment on the Siri eavesdropping case and the payout and will update this article if the iPhone maker responds.
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