Google Assistant Class Action Settlement
Unsplash | Published: August 18, 2024
Claim Form Deadline: Pending
Payout: Pending
Proof required: Pending
What's the Google Assistant Class Action Settlement?
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Google over concerns that Google Assistant, also known as "OK Google" or "Hey Google" records user information without proper consent on certain Google devices, such as the Google Pixel phone, among others. The class action lawsuit, known as the Google Assistant Privacy Litigation, involves allegations against Google LLC and Alphabet Inc, Google's parent company.The class action lawsuit claims that Google Assistant can inadvertently activate and record user communications without intentional user input, referred to as "False Accepts." They allege that Google wrongfully collects, uses, and discloses these audio recordings to improve its speech recognition technology, violating privacy assurances in Google's Privacy Policy and the California Unfair Competition Law. Google denies these allegations, and the court has not yet determined the outcome. The following Google smart devices may be included in the class action:
• Google Pixel Smartphones
• Smart Home Speakers (such as Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, Nest Audio, and Nest Mini)
• Smart Displays (such as Google Home Hub, Nest Hub, and Nest Hub Max)
• Laptops and Tablets (including Pixelbook, Pixelbook Go, and Pixel Slate)
• Digital Media Players (like Chromecast with Google TV)
• Wireless Earphones (such as Pixel Buds, Pixel Buds A Series, and Pixel Buds Pro)
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
As of now, there is no settlement amount available in this lawsuit. The case is ongoing, and there is no guarantee that any money or benefits will be obtained in the future.How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
To qualify for a potential payout, you must be a member of the certified class. This includes users in the United States who purchased a Google manufactured device that has Google Assistant pre-installed, and the device is associated with a Gmail account. The Google Assistant enabled device must have been used at any point from May 18, 2016, to December 16, 2022. Google Assistant Enabled Devices are devices (such as the ones listed below) that have Google Assistant already installed:• Google Pixel Smartphones
• Smart Home Speakers (such as Google Home, Google Home Mini, Google Home Max, Nest Audio, and Nest Mini)
• Smart Displays (such as Google Home Hub, Nest Hub, and Nest Hub Max)
• Laptops and Tablets (including Pixelbook, Pixelbook Go, and Pixel Slate)
• Digital Media Players (like Chromecast with Google TV)
• Wireless Earphones (such as Pixel Buds, Pixel Buds A Series, and Pixel Buds Pro)
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?
Currently, there is no information on the amount that class members might receive, as no settlement or judgment has been reached in this case.Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?
The details regarding the proof required to file a claim will be provided if a settlement is reached. At this stage, the Google Assistant privacy class action lawsuit is still ongoing in the courts, and no claims process has been established.How Do I File a Claim?
You can file a claim form as soon as the form will be made available. Check back here for updates. Since no settlement has been reached, there is no current process for filing a claim. If a settlement is reached, instructions on filing a claim form for the Google Assistant settlement will be provided with instructions on how to claim any benefits.Claim Form Website: GooglesAsistantPrivacyLitigation.com
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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.
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