Apple Agrees to $95M Settlement Over Siri Privacy Breach — Here’s What It Means for Users

Tech giant Apple is set to pay a whopping $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over allegations that its Siri voice assistant recorded users’ private conversations without their consent.

The lawsuit, filed in the United States, claims that Siri-enabled devices—such as iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs—were prone to accidental activations. These unintended triggers reportedly led to Siri capturing sensitive audio data including personal discussions, medical details, and business conversations between 2014 and 2024.

According to court documents, the voice assistant sometimes began recording even when users hadn’t uttered the “Hey Siri” wake phrase, raising serious privacy concerns.

As part of the settlement, users who owned and used Siri-enabled devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may be entitled to compensation.

Eligible individuals can receive up to $20 per device, with a maximum payout of $100 for those who used multiple devices during the affected period.

Consumers who believe they qualify for a payout will be required to file a claim once the settlement process officially opens. Further details, including a claims website and deadlines, are expected to be released soon.

The company has not admitted any wrongdoing but says the payout is intended to resolve the legal matter and move forward.

This development adds to growing scrutiny over how tech companies handle user data, especially in the age of always-listening virtual assistants.

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