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Apple's $95 Million Siri Privacy Settlement Opens for Claims

U.S. Siri users can submit claims for up to $100 per household by July 2, with final court approval pending in August.

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Overview

  • Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve claims that Siri recorded private conversations without user consent.
  • Eligible U.S. users who experienced unintended Siri activations between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, can file claims.
  • Claimants may receive $20 per Siri-enabled device for up to five devices, with payouts adjusted based on the total number of valid claims.
  • The deadline for submitting claims is July 2, 2025, with a final court hearing set for August 1 to approve the settlement and disburse funds.
  • Apple denies any wrongdoing but implemented privacy reforms in 2019, including halting third-party reviews and making Siri data collection opt-in.