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Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit
How to Get Paid
Apple has agreed to pay up to $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant recorded private conversations without permission. To qualify for the settlement, you must be a U.S. resident who owned one or more qualifying devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. The process requires submitting a claim by May 15, 2025, and verifying under oath that Siri activated without your permission.
The website to submit your claim is not active yet. Users will have to keep an eye on the news and refer to the official page to be considered once the site goes active. It should be ready in less than 45 days.
The settlement covers a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhone 6 and newer models, iPads released since 2014, all generations of the Apple Watch, the HomePod and HomePod Mini, as well as MacBooks and iMacs manufactured since 2014.
Under the settlement terms, users can receive $20 per qualifying device, with a maximum payout of $100 per household for up to five devices. The final payment could increase if fewer claims are filed than expected. The legal team representing the plaintiffs will receive approximately $30 million from the settlement fund.
Hey Siri, Stop Listening
The lawsuit comes from a 2019 exposé by The Guardian, which revealed that Apple contractors regularly accessed private Siri recordings. According to the claims, contractors reported hearing medical appointments, business deals, and intimate moments—and also allegedly shared them with advertisers.
Lead plaintiff Fumiko Lopez’s experience highlights the potential privacy breach. Shortly after discussing Air Jordan shoes at home, she and her daughter noticed targeted advertisements for the exact models they mentioned. Another plaintiff reported seeing ads for specific medical treatments shortly after discussing them with their doctor.
Apple has denied any and all alleged wrongdoing and liability, stating that Siri data collection serves only to improve the service and remains anonymized. Besides the $95 million payment, the settlement also requires Apple to confirm the permanent deletion of all Siri audio recordings collected before October 2019.
Conclusion
The settlement arrives amid growing concerns about AI-powered voice assistants and AI in general. Similar lawsuits targeted other tech giants, with Google facing a parallel class action suit also in California. The case highlights the importance of protecting user privacy and the need for transparency in data collection and usage.
FAQs
Q: What is the settlement about?
A: The settlement is about Apple’s alleged recording of private conversations without permission through its Siri voice assistant.
Q: Who is eligible for the settlement?
A: U.S. residents who owned one or more qualifying devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024.
Q: How much can I receive?
A: You can receive $20 per qualifying device, with a maximum payout of $100 per household for up to five devices.
Q: When can I submit my claim?
A: The website to submit your claim is not active yet. Users will have to keep an eye on the news and refer to the official page to be considered once the site goes active. It should be ready in less than 45 days.
Q: What devices are covered by the settlement?
A: The settlement covers a wide range of Apple devices, including iPhone 6 and newer models, iPads released since 2014, all generations of the Apple Watch, the HomePod and HomePod Mini, as well as MacBooks and iMacs manufactured since 2014.
Q: What happens to the data collected by Siri?
A: The settlement requires Apple to confirm the permanent deletion of all Siri audio recordings collected before October 2019.
