A significant Apple lawsuit settlement has emerged as tech giant Apple agrees to pay $95 million to resolve allegations surrounding its Siri voice assistant. The class-action lawsuit claims Siri inadvertently recorded private conversations without user consent, potentially using this data for targeted advertising purposes.
Understanding the Siri Privacy Lawsuit
The legal battle, known as Lopez v. Apple Inc., filed in December 2023, centers on claims that Siri’s unexpected activations captured sensitive discussions ranging from medical appointments to product preferences. Users reported these recordings occurred without their knowledge or explicit permission, raising serious privacy concerns.
Settlement Details and Eligibility
The comprehensive settlement package includes several key components:
- Maximum compensation of $100 per eligible claimant
- $20 reimbursement per qualifying device (up to five devices)
- Coverage period: September 2014 to December 2024
- Eligible devices include iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, and HomePods
How to File a Claim
To participate in the settlement, affected users must:
- Provide proof of device ownership during the specified period
- Confirm experiencing unintended Siri activation during private communications
- Submit claims before the July 2, 2025 deadline
- Wait for court approval, expected in August 2025
Apple’s Response and Privacy Measures
While maintaining no wrongdoing, Apple has taken steps to enhance user privacy. The company discontinued third-party reviews of Siri recordings in 2019 and implemented stricter data protection protocols. This apple lawsuit settlement demonstrates the growing importance of voice assistant privacy in today’s digital landscape.
Sources
- USA Today – Apple Siri Settlement Details
- Axios – Lopez v. Apple Settlement Coverage
- CBS News – How to File an Apple Siri Settlement Claim
