{"id":1294941,"date":"2025-05-12T07:42:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T02:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1294941"},"modified":"2025-05-12T07:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T02:13:16","slug":"apple-users-will-get-rs-820-crore-due-to-secret-recordings-by-siri-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/apple-users-will-get-rs-820-crore-due-to-secret-recordings-by-siri-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Users Will Get Rs 820 Crore Due To Secret Recordings By Siri: How To Apply?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apple has agreed to a $95 million class action settlement to resolve allegations that its voice assistant Siri recorded users\u2019 private conversations without consent. The lawsuit, <em>Lopez v. Apple Inc.<\/em>, filed in December 2023, claimed Siri\u2019s accidental activations allowed sensitive data to be overheard and used for targeted advertising\u2014something Apple strongly denies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-7.41.46\u202fAM-1024x555.png\" alt=\"Apple Users Will Get Rs 820 Crore Due To Secret Recordings By Siri: How To Apply?\" class=\"wp-image-1294954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-7.41.46\u202fAM-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-7.41.46\u202fAM-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-7.41.46\u202fAM-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-7.41.46\u202fAM-1536x833.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-12-at-7.41.46\u202fAM-2048x1111.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Sparked the Lawsuit?<\/strong><br>Plaintiffs described incidents where ads appeared after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesnownews.com\/world\/us\/us-buzz\/apple-to-pay-users-in-95-million-siri-privacy-lawsuit-hereshowtoapply-article-151607549\">private conversations<\/a>, including one user receiving ads for a medical treatment shortly after speaking with a doctor. Although Apple denies using Siri data for ad targeting or sharing it with third parties, it has chosen to settle to avoid prolonged litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Is Eligible?<\/strong><br>If you used a Siri-enabled device in the U.S. between <strong>September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024<\/strong>, and experienced an unintended Siri activation during a private or confidential conversation, you may be eligible. Covered devices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPhone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook &amp; iMac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HomePod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPod touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each claimant may receive up to <strong>$20 per device<\/strong> for a maximum of five devices\u2014or <strong>up to $100<\/strong> total. Final payouts may be less depending on the number of claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Submit a Claim<\/strong><br>To receive compensation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official <strong>Siri Privacy Settlement<\/strong> website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cNew Claim\u201d under the Submit Claim section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in your name, mailing address, and Apple ID-linked email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide proof of ownership (serial number, model name, or purchase receipt).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm you experienced at least one unintended Siri activation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you received a Claim ID Code via mail or email, enter it for faster processing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Deadline:<\/strong> July 2, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Approval Hearing:<\/strong> August 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payout Distribution:<\/strong> After final court approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Background and Industry Impact<\/strong><br>In 2019, Apple halted its practice of using contractors to review Siri recordings after a whistleblower report. Since then, it has shifted to more privacy-centric practices. The settlement, though not an admission of fault, reflects growing accountability among tech giants when it comes to AI and user data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>This case reminds users to stay informed about how AI assistants collect and use data. Apple\u2019s settlement is a step toward rebuilding trust, but it also emphasizes the importance of transparency and consent in digital ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wccftech.com\/apple-agrees-to-pay-95-million-settlement-over-siri-recording-conversations\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple has agreed to a $95 million class action settlement to resolve allegations that its voice assistant Siri recorded users\u2019 private conversations without consent. The lawsuit, Lopez v. 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