Overview
In a recent development, Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its virtual assistant Siri was used to eavesdrop on users without their knowledge. This settlement aims to resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Apple of recording conversations through Siri-enabled devices even without the activation phrase “Hey, Siri.” The proposed agreement, which still requires court approval, could potentially compensate millions of consumers who owned Apple products between September 2014 and the end of last year.
Characteristics
Some relevant characteristics of the Siri eavesdropping lawsuit settlement include:
- Allegations of Siri recording conversations without user consent
- Apple’s commitment to customer privacy questioned
- Legal implications of the violation and potential compensation
- Potential compensation for owners of Siri-equipped devices
- Resolution of privacy concerns regarding virtual assistant use
- Opportunity for affected users to seek redress through the settlement
Benefits
The benefits of the settlement between Apple and the affected consumers are:
