Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud
A U.S. judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of failing to stop CSAM on iCloud, citing Section 230 immunity.Summary
In 2024, two survivors identified as Amy and Jessica filed a proposed class‑action lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the company failed to prevent child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared via iCloud and that it abandoned the NeuralHash detection system announced in 2021. The suit sought to represent approximately 2,680 similar victims and claimed potential compensatory damages as high as $32.8 billion.
U.S. District Judge Noël Wise in San Jose granted Apple’s motion to dismiss, ruling that the claims fall under the immunity provided by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which shields online platforms from liability for user‑generated content. The dismissal was with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be refiled, although plaintiffs’ counsel indicated they may appeal and explore other legal theories.
(Source：9to5Mac)