Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant violated users’ privacy. The lawsuit claims Apple recorded private conversations without consent and shared them with third parties.
Key Details:
- Settlement Amount: $95 million
- Eligible Devices: iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches with Siri enabled
- Compensation: Up to $20 per device for affected users
- Plaintiffs’ Claims: Apple’s Siri recorded private conversations, which were used for targeted advertising
Case Background:
- Unauthorized Recordings: Plaintiffs alleged Siri recorded conversations without consent, starting from September 17, 2014, when the “Hey, Siri” feature was introduced.
- Targeted Advertising: Examples from the case include users receiving ads for products they discussed privately.
Similar Lawsuit Against Google:
- Pending Lawsuit: A similar privacy lawsuit is pending against Google in San Jose, California.
- Allegations: Google Assistant allegedly records communications even when not intentionally triggered.
Source: Nairametrics
