Apple Will Pay You Up To ₹8,500 in Siri Lawsuit Settlement — Here’s How to Claim
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million (approx. ₹810 crore) to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of violating user privacy through its Siri voice assistant. The case, filed in 2021 as Lopez v. Apple, alleged that Siri sometimes activated unintentionally on iPhones, iPads, and other devices, recording private conversations without user consent.
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These audio clips were reportedly shared with third parties, including advertisers and contractors. Although Apple has denied any wrongdoing, it chose to settle the case without going to trial, maintaining that Siri was designed with privacy in mind and that no user data was sold or used for marketing.
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As part of the settlement, U.S.-based users who owned Siri-enabled Apple devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and experienced unintended activations can claim up to $100 (approx. ₹8,500), depending on the number of valid claims and devices owned. Each device is eligible for up to $20 in compensation, capped at five devices per person.
Users in the U.S. who owned or used Siri-enabled Apple devices—including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and others—between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, are eligible. They can claim up to $20 per device, for a maximum of five devices, potentially receiving up to $100. Final payouts may vary based on the number of claims submitted.
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Consumers eligible for compensation in the Siri privacy lawsuit can file claims through the official Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement website. While having a claim ID (sent via email or postcard) can speed up the process, it’s not required to apply. The deadline for submitting claims is July 2, 2025, and a final court hearing to approve the $95 million settlement is set for August 1, 2025. Apple maintains it did nothing wrong but agreed to settle to avoid drawn-out litigation.
The case stems from a 2019 Guardian report revealing that Apple contractors had access to private Siri recordings, which sparked privacy concerns. Although Apple claimed the recordings were used only to improve Siri and only a small portion was reviewed manually, users reported seeing ads related to private conversations. This fueled allegations that Siri may have recorded and shared sensitive audio without user consent.
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