Published
December 1, 2024
Updated
July 26, 2026
The court granted final approval October 18, 2024, and settlement payments were sent January 16, 2025.
Current Status
The court granted final approval October 18, 2024, and settlement payments were sent January 16, 2025.StatusPayments SentSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineDeadline stated in individual noticeNew claims are no longer accepted.
Settlement Fund$9 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitUp to $8 plus one year of BuzzFeed+Eligibility and payment terms apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that BuzzFeed disclosed subscribers’ video-viewing information to Facebook without consent in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act. BuzzFeed denied violating the law.Who Was Covered?
The settlement covered qualifying U.S. account holders or digital newsletter subscribers who accessed video on a covered BuzzFeed website while the relevant tracking pixel was operating.What Benefits Were Available?
Approved claims could receive up to $8, subject to adjustment, plus a one-year BuzzFeed+ subscription under the settlement terms.Claims and Payment Information
New claims are closed. People who submitted valid claims should rely on the official site and claim-specific notices for any remaining payment or reissue information.Official information is available at BuzzFeed VPPA Settlement.
Important Dates
• Final approval: October 18, 2024• Claim deadline: Stated in individual notice; passed
• Payments sent: January 16, 2025
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and orders and can affect individual benefits.Case Information
BuzzFeed Video Privacy LitigationCACE-24-004380
Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida.
Sources
• Official program or court information: BuzzFeed VPPA SettlementFor more class actions keep scrolling below.
Settlement Fund
$9 million
Case Title
BuzzFeed Video Privacy Litigation
Case Number
CACE-24-004380
Court
Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida
Claim Deadline
Deadline stated in individual notice
Status
Payments Sent
Official Website
BuzzFeed VPPA Settlement
