Here’s whyThe note actually concerns Apple’s $95 million class action lawsuit settlement in which the company was accused of employing the virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop
What is the Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement?
Apple in January agreed to settle a five-year-old suit on allegations that it secretly activated Siri to record conversations using iPhones and other devices with the virtual assistant for over a decade.
Apple isn’t admitting any fault in the settlement.
Did you get an email regarding a “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement”? You may be owed money.
The email is actually regarding Apple’s $95 million settlement of a class action lawsuit that charged the tech giant with using the Siri virtual assistant to spy.
Here’s what you need to know — whether you got a notice or whether you believe you may still qualify:
Who may submit a claim?
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Individuals who purchased or owned a Siri-capable device — that is: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, MacBook, iMac, HomePod, iPod touch or Apple TV — which experienced uninitiated Siri activation in the course of a private and confidential discussion from Sept. 17, 2014, through Dec. 31, 2024, may qualify.
The customers could have already been informed about their eligibility via email or post.
“If you got an email or postcard with a Claim Identification Code and a Confirmation Code informing you of the Settlement, use these codes when submitting a claim,” reads the website for the Lopez v. Apple Inc. class action lawsuit.
If you didn’t get an email or postcard notice with a code but think you’re included, you may still make a claim.
When do I need to make a claim?
The last day to make a claim is July 2. If you want to make a claim, go to the Lopez v. Apple Inc. website. Consumers can also opt out or object to the settlement.
How do I make a claim?
Claims are to be made online and may cover a maximum of five Siri devices, states the settlement website.
Those who have an email or notice in mail with a “claimant identification code” and “confirmation code” can use them when completing the form.
Those who do not can follow the guidelines under “new claim.”
You’ll require your serial and model number for every device that’s part of the claim.
You can also choose how you’d like to be paid if approved: physical check, electronic check or direct deposit.
How much money would you get?
The settlement is slated to allocate the $95 million in proportional amounts of up to $20 per Siri device.
The amount will increase or decrease depending on the number of valid settlement claims and the number of Siri devices claimed.
When could I receive the money?
The settlement remains pending U.S. district judge approval.
There will be a final approval hearing on Aug. 1. Assuming approval and no appeals, that hearing will set the stage for when payments might be seen.=s colleagues, staff as he misses Senate responsibilities