$8.75M Google Consumer Privacy BIPA Class Action Settlement

Unsplash | Published: July 26, 2025

Claim Form Deadline: October 16, 2025

Payout: $30 to $100

Proof required: Yes

What's the Google Consumer Privacy BIPA Class Action Settlement?

Google has settled a class action lawsuit over allegations that it violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (Also known as "BIPA") by collecting and storing biometric data (such as voice and face models) of individuals enrolled in Illinois schools using its Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education platform, without proper notice and consent.

Google denies all allegations and wrongdoing but has agreed to pay $8.75 million to resolve the lawsuit. The settlement is intended to compensate individuals who had a Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education account while enrolled in an Illinois school between March 26, 2015, and May 15, 2025.

How Do I Qualify for a Payout?

If you had a Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education account while enrolled in an Illinois school any time between March 26, 2015 and May 15, 2025. The Google account must have had a voice model or face model created or had the Voice Match or Face Match feature enabled.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

The estimate is that each valid claim will result in a payment between $30 and $100, but the actual amount depends on the total number of valid claims and court-approved deductions from the total $8,750,000 Google class action settlement fund.

What are the Important Dates?

• Claim Form Deadline: October 16, 2025
• Exclusion Deadline: September 1, 2025
• Objection Deadline: September 1, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: October 14, 2025, at 2:30 p.m.

How Do I File a Claim?

You can file a claim online or by mailing a completed Claim Form. The class action administration website is linked below.

Is Proof Required to File a Claim?

Yes, the Google BIPA Class Action Settlement Administrator may request additional documentation to verify your claim, such as proof of identity (e.g., government-issued ID, utility bills) or proof of enrollment (e.g., student ID, transcript, or course list).

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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. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site, 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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