Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class action. This latest lawsuit follows claims that its voice assistant, Siri, eavesdropped on users’ personal conversations. In December, a case Lopez v. Apple Inc. was brought forth. The lawsuit alleges that Siri activated without intention, recording private conversations. Plaintiffs argue that their private conversations caused targeted advertisements to appear. In their example, one user was targeted for an ad for a costly medical treatment soon after having a closed-door conversation with their physician.
The lawsuit raises serious questions about privacy, specifically the manner in which Siri may have recorded personal, private and/or sensitive information. First, a whistleblower made public that reprehensible practice. These external contractors, responsible for judging Siri’s performance, had access to sensitive information—everything from discussions of criminal activities to private medical issues. This prompted increased criticism of Apple’s practices concerning user data and privacy.
Eligible users are being notified now and have fewer than eight weeks left to file their claims to receive their share of the settlement. To be eligible, users need to demonstrate that they encountered at least one accidental Siri launch during the six-month window. This activation would need to have occurred during a privileged or confidential discussion.
2025-08-01 At this fairness hearing, the court will decide whether to approve the proposed settlement as fair, reasonable, and adequate. Claimants should be aware that reimbursement per device does not exceed $20. Actual figures are subject to change based on the number of valid claims received. To receive a piece of the payout, users need to file their claims by July 2, 2025.
Some individuals may have already received notifications via email or postcard informing them of their eligibility to claim part of the settlement, which includes a Claim Identification Code for processing.
In response to the lawsuit, an Apple spokesperson stated, “Siri data has never been used to build marketing profiles and it has never been sold to anyone for any purpose.” This announcement highlights the depth of Apple’s commitment to privacy and data management practices.
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