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Apple has reached a $95 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that Siri surreptitiously recorded users' conversations. If you owned an Apple device between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, you might be eligible for...
The lawsuit, *Lopez v. Apple Inc.*, accused Apple of violating user privacy by allegedly activating Siri to record conversations without users' knowledge or consent. The settlement resolves these allegations, although Apple does not admit any wrongdoing.
**Who This Affects Most:** This settlement primarily affects individuals who owned and used Siri-enabled Apple devices during the specified period. If you frequently used Siri and had concerns about privacy, this settlement offers a chance to seek compensation.
**How to Prepare:** 1. **Check Eligibility:** Determine if you owned an eligible Apple device between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024. 2. **Gather Information:** If you received a notification email or postcard with a Claim Identification Code and Confirmation Code, have those ready. 3. **File a Claim:** Visit the Lopez v. Apple Inc. website before July 2 and follow the instructions to submit your claim. 4. **Opt-Out or Object:** If you do not wish to participate in the settlement, you can opt out or object by following the instructions on the settlement website.
Apple has also rolled out updates to its iOS operating system that includes a feature to lock out thieves from accessing your Keychain Passwords and data.
You are eligible if you owned or purchased a Siri-enabled Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch, or Apple TV) that experienced unintended Siri activation during a confidential and private conversation between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024.
The deadline to file a claim is July 2.
The settlement allocates $95 million in proportional amounts of up to $20 per Siri device. The actual amount may vary depending on the number of valid claims filed.
Visit the Lopez v. Apple Inc. website to file a claim.
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