Apple's voice assistant, Siri, has been accused of eavesdropping and privacy violations, leading to a class-action lawsuit. On January 2, the company submitted a proposal to the court agreeing to pay US$95 million (approximately HK$740 million) in settlement, while maintaining a denial of all allegations. According to US media reports, affected users can apply for compensation of up to US$100 (approximately HK$775), with the specific amount depending on the number of applicants.
Technology media outlet AppleInsider reported that, according to the settlement terms, eligible users must have purchased or owned a Siri-enabled device within the United States between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and believe that Siri secretly recorded their private conversations without authorization. Each user can apply for compensation for up to 5 devices, with a maximum payout of US$20 per device.
Claims can be made through a dedicated website, which requires completing and submitting a form by July 2, or by mailing a form postmarked by the same deadline. Applicants will need to provide the claim ID and confirmation code from the notification letter.
Users who have not received a notification but believe they are eligible can also apply following the special guidelines. Furthermore, those who object to the settlement or wish to opt out must do so by July 2.
The report states that, in addition to compensation, the US$95 million must also cover court-approved legal fees and expenses, service bonuses, and costs associated with notification and settlement administration.
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