$16.5M Avast data privacy FTC settlement

Avast agreed to pay $16.5 million to resolve claims that it shared consumers’ browsing data with third parties without first getting user consent.

The Avast settlement benefits consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Avast promised to protect consumers from online tracking that could compromise their information. In reality, Avast allegedly collected consumer information and shared it with third parties for profit without first obtaining consent.

Avast is an antivirus and virtual private network (VPN) software provider that offers free services and premium paid protections.

Avast settled the FTC lawsuit for $16.5 million, with part of the settlement funding refunds for more than 3.6 million affected consumers.

Under the terms of the Avast settlement, consumers can receive a refund if they purchased antivirus software from Avast. Payments will vary depending on the number of participating purchasers. No refund estimates are available at this time.

There is no exclusion or objection deadline for the FTC settlement.

The FTC settlement was granted approval in a consent order dated June 26, 2024.

To receive an FTC refund, consumers must submit a valid claim form by June 5, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020.

Potential Award

TBD

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

06/05/2025

Case Name

In the Matter of Avast Limited, Avast Software S.R.O. and Jumpshot Inc., Case No. 2023033, before the United States Federal Trade Commission

Final Hearing

N/A

Settlement Website

FTC.gov/Enforcement/Refunds/Avast-Settlement

Claims Administrator

866-290-0165

Class Counsel

Cathlin Tully
Andy Hasty
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Defense Counsel

N/A