$9M BuzzFeed VPPA class action settlement

A $9 million BuzzFeed settlement resolves claims the website shared user information with Facebook in violation of federal privacy laws.

The settlement benefits BuzzFeed account holders or digital newsletter subscribers who accessed a video through a Buzzfeed website (buzzfeed.com, huffpost.com, tasty.com and complex.com) between May 16, 2021, and Nov. 10, 2023.

According to the class action lawsuit, BuzzFeed shared user information with Facebook without their consent. This information sharing allegedly violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act.

BuzzFeed is a digital media company that publishes articles, interviews, videos and other content.

BuzzFeed hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $9 million to resolve the VPPA class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the BuzzFeed settlement, class members will receive a payment of up to $8 and a free one-year subscription to BuzzFeed+ valued at over $35.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 14, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 18, 2024.

To receive BuzzFeed settlement payments and other benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by the date included in their email settlement notice.

Who’s Eligible

BuzzFeed account holders or digital newsletter subscribers who accessed a video through a Buzzfeed website (buzzfeed.com, huffpost.com, tasty.com and complex.com) between May 16, 2021, and Nov. 10, 2023

Potential Award

$8

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

11/05/2024

Case Name

Peters v. BuzzFeed Inc., Case No. CACE-24-004380, in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court in and for Broward County, Florida

Final Hearing

10/18/2024

Settlement Website

BFVPPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

BuzzFeed VPPA Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 2753
Portland, OR 97208-2753
[email protected]
877-438-1665

Class Counsel

Gary M Klinger
MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

Scott Edelsberg
EDELSBERG LAW PA

Andrew Shamis
SHAMIS & GENTILE PA

Defense Counsel

Joel Griswold
Bonnie Keane DelGobbo
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP