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Google and YouTube Settle Kids’ Privacy Case for $30 Million as Claims Open

A judge previously condemned Google’s under‑13 data collection as highly offensive.

Overview

  • Eligible claimants are those who were under 13 between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020 and watched content specifically directed at children on YouTube.
  • Claims can be submitted at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com, with parents or guardians required to file on behalf of minors under penalty of perjury.
  • Key deadlines include December 8, 2025 to exclude yourself or object, a final approval hearing on January 13, 2026, and a claims filing cutoff on January 21, 2026.
  • The settlement resolves allegations that YouTube collected children’s personal data for advertising, and Google does not admit wrongdoing.
  • Payouts will come from a $30 million fund after legal and administrative costs, so individual payments will vary and are expected to be modest.