On January 2, 2025, Apple settled the Lopez v. Apple Inc. class action lawsuit for $95 million. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleged that Siri inadvertently recorded private conversations without consent from September 17, 2014, to December 31, 2024.
Apple denied the allegations but settled the case to avoid lengthy litigation. Eligible US users who own Siri-enabled devices, such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs, can claim up to $100 (which is $20 for each device, with a maximum of five devices) by July 2, 2025.
The lawsuit alleged that Siri accidentally activated during private conversations, which Apple supposedly used for targeted advertising.
In 2019, The Guardian and Bloomberg reports revealed that technology companies, including Apple, hired contractors to review voice assistants’ data, raising privacy concerns. Apple maintained that it never used Siri data for marketing purposes, sold it, or created advertising profiles, and emphasised its commitment to privacy through on-device processing.
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Eligible users may have received an email titled “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement” with a claimant ID and confirmation code, linking to the settlement website. Claimants must submit an online form by July 2, 2025, verifying ownership of Siri-enabled devices, potentially with proof of purchase or serial numbers. Claims, made under oath, cover up to five devices experiencing unintended Siri activations, with payouts expected after August 1, 2025.
The settlement has ignited discussions on social media, pointing out that concerns regarding Siri’s privacy and claims of third-party ad sharing have been exaggerated and lack concrete evidence. The $95 million fund is intended to compensate those affected, although individual payouts may vary depending on the number of claims received. Additionally, Apple’s enhancements to privacy demonstrate the company’s continued efforts to address these concerns.
US users should check for settlement emails or visit the official website to file claims by July 2, 2025, at www.LopezVoiceAssistantSettlement.com.
The process requires verifying device ownership, with final payouts contingent on court approval. As privacy debates continue, this settlement emphasises the tech industry’s challenge of balancing innovation and user trust.
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