{"id":340443,"date":"2025-05-12T13:40:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=340443"},"modified":"2025-05-12T13:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:40:59","slug":"apple-siri-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/apple-siri-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Siri Settlement: How to Claim Your Share of the $95 Million Payout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a landmark privacy case, <strong>Apple Inc. has agreed to a $95 million settlement<\/strong> to resolve allegations that its voice assistant, <strong>Siri<\/strong>, inadvertently recorded users\u2019 private conversations. The case, titled <em>Lopez v. Apple Inc.<\/em> (Case No. 4:19-cv-04577-JSW), was filed in the <strong>United States District Court for the Northern District of California<\/strong>. Although Apple has <strong>denied any wrongdoing<\/strong>, it has chosen to settle to avoid ongoing litigation and public controversy.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2761967362\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lawsuit stems from claims that <strong>Siri-enabled devices<\/strong> \u2014 including iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and more \u2014 activated without a user prompt, capturing <strong>confidential or sensitive conversations<\/strong>, some of which were allegedly <strong>shared with third-party contractors<\/strong> for analysis. This raised major concerns about <strong>consumer privacy<\/strong> and <strong>data handling<\/strong> practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-340444\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-22.jpg 945w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-22-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1176715276\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Eligible for a Payment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for compensation from the <strong>Lopez Siri privacy settlement<\/strong>, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3735536562\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reside in the United States or its territories<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Own or have purchased<\/strong> a Siri-enabled Apple device between <strong>September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have <strong>enabled Siri<\/strong> on that device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have experienced <strong>at least one unintended Siri activation<\/strong> during a <strong>confidential or private conversation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible devices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPhones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMacs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Watches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HomePods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPod Touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple TV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1338862920\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Can You Receive?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class members can receive <strong>up to $20 per eligible device<\/strong>, with a <strong>maximum of five devices per claim<\/strong> \u2014 totaling a possible <strong>$100<\/strong>. However, this amount may vary based on the <strong>number of valid claims submitted<\/strong>. Payments will be distributed <strong>pro rata<\/strong>, meaning if more people submit claims, individual payouts may decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2575118584\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to File a Claim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filing a claim is quick and simple. Here&#8217;s how:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad374428849\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go to the official settlement website<\/strong>: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LopezVoiceAssistantSettlement.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Claim\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your <strong>full name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your <strong>mailing address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>email address associated with your Apple ID<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>serial number or model<\/strong> of each Siri-enabled device (up to five)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm under oath that:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You enabled Siri on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You experienced <strong>an unintended activation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The activation occurred during a <strong>private or confidential conversation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you received a <strong>postcard or email with a Claim Identification Code and Confirmation Code<\/strong>, use those when submitting your claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad4210408131\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Deadlines You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure to take action before the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claim Deadline<\/strong>: <strong>July 2, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusion Deadline<\/strong>: <strong>July 2, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objection Deadline<\/strong>: <strong>July 2, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Approval Hearing<\/strong>: <strong>August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These deadlines are crucial if you want to receive payment or choose to exclude yourself from the settlement.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2525402772\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1749091051\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Your Options?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Submit a Claim<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the only way to receive compensation. If you file a claim, you will be <strong>bound by the settlement terms<\/strong> and waive your right to sue Apple independently over this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Exclude Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opting out means you <strong>won\u2019t receive a payment<\/strong>, but you will keep your right to file a separate lawsuit against Apple for related claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Object to the Settlement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may write to the court to express your concerns or support for the settlement. You can also attend the final approval hearing.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1638518605\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Do Nothing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you take no action, you won\u2019t receive compensation and will lose the right to sue Apple over the allegations in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad888547674\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is This Settlement Legitimate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. This is a <strong>court-authorized legal settlement<\/strong>, not a scam. The lawsuit and resulting settlement are backed by the U.S. judicial system. Apple has officially agreed to the terms, even while <strong>denying that Siri recordings were misused or shared for marketing purposes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Did Apple Settle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though Apple denies that it mishandled any user data, the company faced significant public backlash in 2019 following reports that <strong>external contractors reviewed Siri recordings<\/strong>, some of which included <strong>sensitive personal information<\/strong>. Apple ended that review practice and made Siri more privacy-focused. By settling, Apple is aiming to <strong>move past this controversy without admitting liability<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2429153099\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Lopez Siri Privacy Settlement<\/strong> offers affected Apple users a chance to <strong>claim compensation for potential privacy invasions<\/strong>. If you believe Siri accidentally recorded your confidential conversations between <strong>2014 and 2024<\/strong>, it\u2019s important to <strong>take action before the July 2, 2025 deadline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more details or to submit a claim, visit the official site:<br \/><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip for Apple Users<\/strong>: Regularly check your Siri settings and privacy permissions to minimize the risk of unintentional voice recordings.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad527127229\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Apple Siri Privacy Settlement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Lopez v. Apple Inc. Siri Settlement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lopez v. Apple Inc. settlement is a $95 million class action agreement resolving allegations that Apple\u2019s Siri voice assistant <strong>inadvertently recorded private conversations<\/strong> and, in some cases, shared them with third-party contractors. Apple denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is eligible to file a claim?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be eligible if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Owned or purchased a <strong>Siri-enabled Apple device<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lived in the <strong>U.S. or its territories<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enabled Siri<\/strong> on your device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experienced <strong>an unintended Siri activation<\/strong> during a <strong>private or confidential conversation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used the device between <strong>September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Apple devices qualify for the settlement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible Siri-enabled devices include:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1887514948\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPhone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple Watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HomePod<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple TV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iPod Touch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much money can I receive from the settlement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class members may receive <strong>up to $20 per eligible device<\/strong>, with a maximum claim of <strong>five devices<\/strong>\u2014a potential <strong>payout of up to $100<\/strong>. The exact amount depends on the total number of valid claims submitted and will be <strong>distributed on a pro rata basis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do I file a claim for the Siri settlement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To file a claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LopezVoiceAssistantSettlement.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Claim\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>name<\/strong>, <strong>mailing address<\/strong>, <strong>Apple ID email<\/strong>, and <strong>device serial numbers<\/strong> or model info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm you experienced an unintended Siri activation during a private conversation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can file a claim for up to <strong>five devices<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1547646932\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the deadline to submit a claim?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deadline to submit your claim is <strong>July 2, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I opt out of the settlement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. You can exclude yourself from the settlement by <strong>July 2, 2025<\/strong>, if you wish to retain the right to file a separate lawsuit against Apple regarding the same issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I object to the settlement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. If you wish to object to the terms of the settlement, you must submit your objection to the court <strong>by July 2, 2025<\/strong>. You can also choose to attend the <strong>Final Approval Hearing on August 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM PDT<\/strong>.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1802242515\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When will I receive my payment?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payments will be made <strong>after the court grants final approval<\/strong> of the settlement and any appeals are resolved. This may occur <strong>later in 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Siri settlement legitimate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. This is an official legal settlement approved by a federal court. It is <strong>not a scam<\/strong>. Apple has agreed to the terms and is funding the settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I get more information?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2964325445\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For complete details, visit the official settlement website:<br \/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also read the full legal notice, review important documents, and contact the Settlement Administrator via the site.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark privacy case, Apple Inc. has agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve allegations that its voice assistant, Siri, inadvertently recorded users\u2019 private conversations. The case, titled Lopez v. Apple Inc. 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