Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Google Settles YouTube Privacy Lawsuit for $30 Million
Google is paying $30 million to settle a lawsuit because it gathered kids' personal info on YouTube without permission.
This information was then used to show targeted ads.
This occurred from 2013 to 2020.
A judge in California needs to approve the deal.
Kids under 13 who watched YouTube during those years are part of the lawsuit.
If they submit a claim, they may get $30 to $60 each.
The lawyers are seeking up to $9 million from the settlement for legal fees.
Google will pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit concerning children's privacy on YouTube.
The lawsuit alleged Google collected personal information from children without parental consent.
A preliminary settlement was filed in San Jose, California, and needs court approval.
The settlement covers U.S. children under 13 who used YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.
Claimants could potentially receive $30 to $60 each before fees.
- Who
- Google, parents or guardians of children who used YouTube.
- What
- Google settled a lawsuit about collecting children's personal data on YouTube without consent.
- When
- The lawsuit settlement was filed on Monday, and the covered period was between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.
- Where
- The settlement was filed in San Jose, California.
- Why
- Google was accused of violating privacy laws by collecting children's personal data to send targeted ads.
Plaintiffs' Concerns
Google's Response
Data Collection Practices
Plaintiffs' Concerns
The plaintiffs argued that Google collected children's data without proper consent, violating privacy.
Google's Response
Google denied wrongdoing, but agreed to settle the case.
- Settlement Amount
- $30 million
- Court
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- Case Name
- C.H. et al v Google LLC et al
- Class Period
- July 1, 2013 - April 1, 2020
- Potential Claimants
- 35 million to 45 million
