"NEW YORK (PIX11) - Google and YouTube agreed to pay a $30 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over allegations they collected personal data from children under the age of 13. According to the lawsuit, Google and YouTube violated privacy laws by collecting data from children watching cartoons, nursery rhymes, and child-directed content on YouTube. Google then allegedly used the data it collected for its advertising business."
"The lawsuit impacts children who watched videos on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020. YouTube has denied any wrongdoing. Class members can receive a cash payment. The amount will vary depending on the number of claims. The final approval hearing is Jan. 13, 2026. Class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 21, 2026. To submit a claim, click here."
Google and YouTube agreed to pay a $30 million settlement in a class action alleging collection of personal data from children under 13. The allegations state data was collected from viewers of cartoons, nursery rhymes, and child-directed content and then used for advertising. The settlement covers children who watched YouTube videos between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020. YouTube denied wrongdoing. Class members are eligible for cash payments, with amounts depending on the number of claims. The final approval hearing is Jan. 13, 2026, and valid claim forms must be submitted by Jan. 21, 2026.
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