$30M YouTube Privacy Class Action Settlement Open to Claims
By Steve Levine
Updated: October 23, 2025
Settlement Status: Open to Claims
Award: Varies
Proof required: No
Claim Deadline: January 21, 2026
What is the $30M YouTube Privacy Settlement About?
October 2025 Update: The $30M YouTube Privacy Settlement is open to claims.
If your child was under 13 years old and watched kid-focused videos on YouTube at any time between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020 in the United States you might be part of a new $30 million class action settlement.
The Google & Youtube childrens' privacy open class action lawsuit claims that Google and YouTube collected personal data from children without parental consent while they watched certain Youtube videos such as cartoons, nursery rhymes, and other child-directed videos. Google denies doing anything wrong but agreed to settle the case to avoid more litigation costs.
The settlement resolves the class action complaint, filed as Hubbard v. Google, No. 5:19-cv-07016, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in San Jose, CA.
Who Is Eligible for a Payout?
You may be included if you or your child were in the United States, were under 13 years old at any time from July 1, 2013 to April 1, 2020, and watched content allegedly directed to children on YouTube.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:What is the Total Settlement Amount?
Google will pay a massive $30,000,000 settlement to American consumers. The fund will pay money to eligible settlement class members, notice and administration costs, taxes, attorneys fees and expenses, and service awards of up to $1,500 per guardian for the Settlement Class Representatives. No remaining funds will be returned to Google.How Much Will I Get?
After expenses and court approved fees, the remaining fund will be distributed pro rata to eligible claimants. The amount you receive will depend on the number of valid claims. If funds remain after distribution, the remainder will go to a court approved organization.How Do I File a Claim?
Submit a Claim Form at the settlement website or by mail. If the open class action settlement class member is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the claim. The deadline to file a claim is January 21, 2026.What Are the Important Dates?
Deadlines appear as placeholders in the notice and will be finalized on the settlement website.• Claim Deadline: January 21, 2026
• Exclusion (Opt Out) Deadline: December 8, 2025
• Objection Deadline: December 8, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: January 13, 2026
If I Do Nothing
If you do nothing, you will not get any money from the settlement and you will be bound by the Court's decisions. To receive a payment you must submit a Claim Form by the posted deadline.Is Proof or Documentation Required to File a Claim??
No proof of purchase or video history is required to file a claim for the YouTube Privacy Settlement.You will ll just need to confirm that your child (or you, if under 13 during the covered period) watched child-directed videos on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.
If the claimant is still a minor or was under 13 during that time, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the claim form. You will need to attest to the truth under penalty of perjury that your child (or you, if under 13 during the covered period) watched child-directed videos on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.
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:Is It Safe To Share My Child's Information?
Claim details are entered on the court-authorized administrator’s secure site. Do not post a minor’s info publicly. File only at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com.My Child Is Now Over 18 But Was Under 13 During The Class Period. Can We File?
Yes. Eligibility is based on being under 13 between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020. If they are now 18 or older, they may file their own claim.I Have More Than One Eligible Child. Do I File Multiple Claims?
Yes. You can submit a separate claim for each eligible child so each claim can be verified and paid correctly.Does Watching On YouTube Kids Count?
Viewing child-directed content on YouTube or YouTube Kids during the class period may qualify for a potential claim.Can I File If We Used A Shared Family Account?
Yes. Eligibility is about the viewer's age during the class period and watching child-directed content during the class period, not whether the account was shared.How Do I Exclude Myself?
To get out of the settlement, submit an exclusion request online at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com by 11:59 p.m. pacific time by December 8, 2025, or mail a letter postmarked by the same date.. A parent or legal guardian must submit and sign for any minor under 18. Include your name, the minor's name if applicable, address, phone number, and signature.How Do I Object?
To object, send a letter to the Court by December 8, 2025. Include your name, address, phone, email, any lawyer's contact info, whether your objection applies only to you or others, the reasons you object, a sworn statement under penalty of perjury that you or the minor are class members, and your signature. You may still file a claim even if you object.Who Are the Lawyers in the $30M YouTube Settlement
The Court appointed Silver Golub & Teitell LLP and Pritzker Levine LLP as the official lawyers, or Class Counsel. They will request attorney fees up to 30 percent of the fund plus up to $250,000 in expenses, subject to Court approval.When Will I Be Paid?
Payments will be made only if the Court approves the settlement and after any appeals are resolved. This process can take time (typically months, sometimes a couple of years).Submit Claim
Settlement Website
$30 Million YouTube Child Privacy Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Notice• Settlement Website
• Class Action FAQ
• Official Settlement Documents
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. False claims can be rejected and may carry penalties. If you are unsure whether you qualify, visit the settlement website or contact the administrator. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer advocacy and class action news site and is not a class action administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions participates in the Amazon affiliate program and this post may contain affiliate links.
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| Settlement Summary | |
| Status | Open to Claims |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | January 21, 2026 |
| Settlement Amount | $30 Million |
| Settlement Category | Consumer Privacy |
| Estimated Payout per Person | TBD |
| Case Number | 19-cv-07016-SVK |
| Case Title | Hubbard v. Google LLC and YouTube, LLC |
| Settlement Notice | YouTube Privacy Settlement PDF |