Apple Settles Siri Privacy Lawsuit for $95 Million Amid Recording Controversy
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Apple has reached a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused the company of violating privacy laws by allowing its Siri voice assistant to record private conversations and share them with third parties without user consent. The lawsuit, initiated by plaintiffs who argued that this practice led to targeted advertising based on sensitive discussions, alleged breaches of the federal Wiretap Act and California's Invasion of Privacy Act. Under the settlement, affected U.S. users of Siri-enabled devices can claim up to $20 per device for a maximum of five devices, while the plaintiffs may receive up to $10,000 each. Additionally, Apple will delete all Siri audio recordings obtained in violation of privacy laws within six months of finalizing the settlement.
