Apple siri Eavesdropping has confirmed a $95 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant recorded users without consent. The case, filed in December 2024 and recently approved by the court, allows eligible Apple users to submit claims for financial compensation. The deadline to file a claim is July 2, 2025, with a final court approval hearing set for August 1.
The lawsuit, originally sparked by a 2019 Guardian investigation, accused Apple of breaching user privacy by allowing Apple siri Eavesdropping to inadvertently record conversations and share them with third-party contractors. Reported incidents included Siri capturing sensitive personal moments, such as doctor visits, private discussions, and even illicit activities. Although Apple denied all allegations and insisted no laws were broken, it agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged and expensive litigation.
The settlement covers users who owned or purchased Siri-enabled devices—including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPods, and Apple TVs—during the affected period and whose private communications may have been accessed or shared unintentionally by the voice assistant.
How Much You Can Claim and How to Apply
Eligible claimants can receive up to $20 per qualifying device, with a maximum payout of $100 for up to five devices. The exact amount each user receives may vary depending on how many valid claims are submitted and the number of devices claimed across all participants.
To apply, users who received an email or postcard notification should use the provided codes to complete a Claim Form through the settlement’s official website. Those who did not receive a notification but believe they are eligible can also file a claim online by visiting the Submit a Claim page and following the provided instructions.
The official settlement page, published on May 2, states: “A settlement has been reached with Apple Inc. in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of current or former owners or purchasers of a Siri-enabled device whose confidential or private communications were allegedly obtained by Apple and/or shared with third parties as a result of an unintended Siri activation.”
Privacy Concerns and How to Disable Apple siri Eavesdropping
Following the lawsuit, concerns have resurfaced about Siri’s potential to listen in on conversations. While Apple maintains that Siri is not actively spying on users, it has acknowledged that human contractors once reviewed Siri recordings to improve the assistant’s performance. This practice ended in 2019, and Apple has since made Siri’s data collection opt-in only.
However, with Apple investing heavily in AI and integrating technologies like ChatGPT to enhance Siri’s capabilities, privacy-conscious users may want to review their settings. To disable Siri on iPhones and iPads, go to Settings > Siri > Talk to Siri and toggle the feature off. On Mac devices, go to System Settings > Siri & Spotlight > Ask Siri and turn it off.
While Apple assures users of its commitment to privacy, those wary of data sharing may consider turning off voice assistants entirely to limit potential exposure.
