2 days left to claim money in $30 million YouTube settlement - who's eligible
Eligible individuals who watched child-directed content on YouTube between 2013 and 2020 have until January 21st to claim a portion of a $30 million settlement.Summary
YouTube and Google have agreed to a $30 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit alleging violations of children’s privacy by collecting data from viewers under 13 without parental consent. The lawsuit claimed that Google collected personal data, including IP addresses and geolocation data, while children watched “child-directed content” like cartoons and nursery rhymes. Individuals who watched such content on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020, and were under 13 at the time, are eligible to file a claim. The deadline to submit a claim is Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, either online or by mail. While an estimated 1 million claims could be filed, the amount each claimant receives—potentially between $20 and $30—will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted, after attorney fees and expenses are deducted. Google denies the claims made in the lawsuit.
(Source：The Mirror Us)