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Apple Opens Claims for $95 Million Siri Privacy Settlement

Eligible U.S. users can file claims until July 2, 2025, after Apple agreed to settle allegations of Siri recording private conversations without consent.

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Apple recently announced a $95 million settlement related to Siri.
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Overview

  • The $95 million settlement addresses claims that Siri unintentionally recorded and shared private conversations, allegedly violating user privacy.
  • Eligible users must have owned Siri-enabled devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and experienced unintended activations during private communications.
  • Claims can be submitted online until July 2, 2025, with potential payouts capped at $20 per device, up to a maximum of $100 for five devices.
  • Apple denies any wrongdoing, stating the settlement aims to avoid prolonged litigation and reiterating that Siri data was never used for advertising purposes.
  • A final court hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for August 1, 2025, after which payments will be processed, barring any appeals.