$95M Apple Siri Eavesdropping Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: May 2, 2025

Claim Form Deadline: July 2, 2025

Payout: Up to $20 per device, up to $100 total

Proof required: Yes

What's the $95 Million Apple Siri Class Action?

If you owned an iPhone, MacBook, or other Siri-enabled Apple products between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024 you may be owed compensation from a $95,000,000 class action settlement. Apple has agreed to the $95 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that its built-in AI virtual assistant, known as Siri, recorded users' private conversations without their required consent.

Siri is Apple's AI voice-activated virtual assistant that uses natural language processing to perform tasks, answer questions, and provide recommendations on Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Desktop Macs, and Apple Watches.

In a significant development, Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that its virtual assistant, Siri, inadvertently recorded users' private conversations without consent. This settlement, filed on December 13, 2024, in Oakland, California, awaits approval from a U.S. District Judge.

The Apple Siri eavesdropping class action lawsuit alleges that Siri was inadvertently activated on user devices such as iPhones and iPads, leading to the recording of private conversations. These recordings were allegedly reviewed by Apple contractors for quality control purposes, raising significant data privacy concerns for millions of consumers. The class action lawsuit contended that such practices violated user privacy, especially since users were unaware that their interactions could be overheard by human reviewers. Apple has agreed to settle the massive settlement but has not admitted any wrongdoing. The settlement is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies are increasingly scrutinized for their data collection practices and the handling of user privacy, such as Facebook's $725 million privacy class action.

The class action lawsuit alleged that Siri's accidental activations resulted in the recording of confidential discussions, which allegedly may have been shared with others, including advertisers. Apple has denied allegations that they sold any Siri recorded data to third parties, but has agreed to settle the $95 million lawsuit anyway.

The class action complaint cited instances where users discussed specific products or medical treatments, only to later receive targeted advertisements related to those discussions. Such incidents intensified concerns about unauthorized data collection and potential breaches of user confidentiality, but whether or not Apple actually violated user privacy remains open to interpretation since the class action lawsuit was settled.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total Apple privacy class action settlement fund is a record-shattering $95,000,000.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To qualify, you must be a U.S.-based individual who owned a Siri-enabled device between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. Eligible users will be able to submit claims for up to five devices (such as iPhones and Macbooks), with a potential payout of up to $20 per device, totaling a maximum of $100 per individual. The exact compensation can vary based on the number of claims submitted and deductions for legal fees, which could account for up to 30% of the settlement fund.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

How Much Can I Get Paid?

Eligible users can submit claims for up to five devices, with a potential payout of up to $20 per device, totaling a maximum of $100 per individual.

What are the Important Dates?

• Claim Form Deadline: July 2, 2025
• Opt-Out or Objection Deadline: July 2, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: August 1, 2025

How Do I File a Claim?

You can file a claim on the official Siri eavesdropping class action settlement website. The deadline for filing claims is July 2, 2025.

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

You will be asked for a Notice ID and Confirmation Code that you may have received via email. If you did not receive a notice you can still file a claim by clicking on New Claim on the Apple settlement site. You will be asked to provide your name, address, and the number of devices you owned during the class period. You may also be asked to provide the email address associated with the Siri-enabled device Apple Account for which you are filing a claim.

You will have one of two options to provide additional documentation in the claim form if you did not receive a Notice ID and Confirmation Code. You can either upload receipts, in which case you will not need to provide any additional information, or you can provide the serial number of the device(s) you owned during the class period. If you choose to provide the serial number, you will need to provide the make and model of the device(s) as well. You can claim up to five qualifying Apple devices for up to $20 each for a total of $100.

What Are the Siri Settlement Payout Options?

The payout options for the Siri class action settlement are as follows:

• eCheck: An "eCheck" sent to your email address,
• Direct Deposit: Direct deposit to your bank account via ACH.

What Was Apple's Response to the $95M Siri Privacy Settlement?

In response to the concerns raised, Apple has previously taken steps to enhance user privacy. In 2019, the company temporarily suspended its Siri grading program, which involved human review of audio recordings, and later reinstated it with an opt-in feature, allowing users to decide whether their recordings could be used to improve Siri's performance. Stay tuned to updates on this page once the Siri devices recording user conversation class action settlement website goes live.

Claim Form Website: Settlement Website

Submit Claim

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please note that your claim form will be rejected if you submit a settlement claim for payout with any fraudulent information. By providing this information and your sworn statement of its veracity, you agree to do so under the penalty of perjury. You would also be harming others that actually qualify for the class action settlement. If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for this class action settlement, visit the class action administrator's website below. OpenClassActions.com is only providing information and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

For more class actions keep scrolling below.