No Proof Required
Low Payout
YouTube Kids Privacy Settlement
YouTube Kids privacy settlement compensating parents for unauthorized collection of children's data.
Settlement Overview
This settlement addresses allegations that YouTube and Google collected personal information from children under 13 through the YouTube Kids platform without obtaining proper parental consent, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuit claimed that the platforms collected viewing habits, search histories, and other data from young users to target advertising. Under the settlement agreement, parents of children who used YouTube Kids during the specified time period may be eligible for compensation. The settlement includes cash payments and changes to YouTube's data collection practices for children. Claims can be submitted without providing detailed proof of usage in many cases.
Who Is Eligible?
Parents or legal guardians of children who were under 13 years old and used the YouTube Kids app or YouTube Kids website during the class period are eligible. You do not need to prove that your child's data was specifically targeted or used for advertising. General usage of the platform during the relevant timeframe is sufficient for eligibility.
How to File a Claim
Parents or legal guardians can file a claim by visiting the settlement website and filling out the online form. You'll need to provide your contact information, confirm that your child used YouTube Kids during the relevant time period, and provide your child's approximate age during usage. The form can be completed in under 10 minutes. Paper claim forms are also available upon request.
Documentation Requirements
No proof of usage is required for the standard claim. However, submitting your child's Google account information (if available) may help verify your claim. For claims of specific harm or damages related to the data collection, additional documentation may be requested, though this is not required for the basic settlement payment.
Payout Details
Standard payments range from $10 to $25 per child, depending on the number of claims filed. Parents with multiple eligible children can submit separate claims for each child. Higher payments up to $100 may be available for those who can demonstrate specific harm or damages. Payments will be distributed via check or electronic payment within 120 days of the final approval date.
Key Information
Payout Range
$10 - $100
Claim Deadline
January 21, 2026
36 days left
Total Settlement Fund
$170 million
Administrator
Settlement Administrator
Important Dates
Opt-Out: December 21, 2025
Final Approval: January 21, 2026
By clicking "Submit Claim Now", you will be directed to the official settlement website to file your claim directly with the settlement administrator.
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