Why Apple Is Paying $95 Million for Siri Recording Users Without Consent: Apple’s Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement Explained and What It Means for iPhone Users

Privacy in today’s world is one of the greatest topics of concern and companies like Apple has long promoted privacy as a key selling point of its products, especially when it comes to comparing it with other tech giants. iPhone users from all around the world are always assured that their privacy matters to company and their personal data is secured. The company every now and then has claimed that Siri is designed keeping privacy in mind. But recent incidents have raised questions and concerns about whether these claims and promises are always hold true or not.

What’s The Matter:

In a recent legal case against Apple, the company has agreed to a significant financial settlement related to claims that Siri was recording users talk without their consent and permission. Nevertheless, the company denied any wrongdoing, but the lawsuit alleged that Siri would sometimes activate accidentally and capture private conversations. Additionally, these calls are then reviewed by contractors as part of the quality control process.

This issue caused a massive concern for iPhone users and sparked controversies over how tech giants like Apple are handling audio data and what really happens when a voice assistants like Siri hears more than it should be hearing.

Apple agrees to pay each claimant $20 in a 95 Million class action lawsuit for SPYING ON US.

We won’t admit wrong doing but we spied on your personal conversations for 10 YEARS and sold them to third parties but don’t worry, here’s $20.

THIS SHOULD BE A PRISON SENTENCE FOR… pic.twitter.com/7Uu7GmzGWV

— 🇺🇸🍩 JULIE DONUTS 🇺🇸🍩 (@Juliesnark1731) May 10, 2025

This is what the legal battle that Apple has now agreed to resolve by paying $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit claimed that Siri was unintentionally recording users without consent. This lawsuit accused tech giant Apple of allowing Sii to activate by mistake. These include some of the conversations that were supposed to remain private.

The lawsuit case overall is more than just about money for iPhone users. The issue is majorly about trust. The settlement website states, “Apple denies all of the allegations made in the lawsuit and denies that Apple did anything improper or unlawful.” The settlement was filed by Fumiko Lopez, a California resident.

Here’s How You Can Register to the lawsuit:

If you own an Apple device or Siri-enabled iPhones between 17 September 2014 to 31 December 2024, then you are eligible for the claim. These devices include:

• iPhone
• iPad
• Apple Watch
• MacBook
• iMac
• HomePod
• iPod touch
• Apple TV

Here’s How Much You Will Get After Filing Lawsuit:

For getting an amount of lawsuit there is a cap of $20 per Siri-enabled device, which means if you are an iPhone, macbook, or Apple watch owner, then you will receive as much as $60.  In addition, you can file a claim for up to 5 devices that are Siri enabled. The maximum payout for the settlement is $100.