$12.5M AARP Facebook privacy class action settlement

AARP agreed to pay $12.5 million to resolve claims it violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing user information with Facebook.

The AARP settlement benefits individuals who requested or obtained video content on AARP.org between Sept. 27, 2020, and Sept. 12, 2025, while they had a Facebook account and were an AARP member or registered user of AARP.org.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim AARP shared user information with Facebook through the Meta Pixel tool. This information allegedly included user identities and video-viewing activity.

AARP is a nonprofit organization that advocates for older Americans. The organization has more than 38 million members.

AARP has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $12.5 million settlement to resolve the VPPA class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the AARP settlement, class members can receive a cash payment. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement. According to the settlement website, payments could be between $47 and $237.

AARP also agreed to limit the operation of Meta Pixel on certain video pages of AARP.org. This change will help protect user privacy and comply with VPPA regulations.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 31, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the AARP settlement is scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026.

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 31, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits anyone who requested or obtained video content on the AARP website while in the United States and at a time when they had a Facebook account and were an AARP member or registered user of AARP.org between Sept. 27, 2020, and Sept. 12, 2025.

Potential Award

Between $47 and $237

Proof of Purchase

Facebook profile link

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

12/31/2025

Case Name

Markels, et al. v. AARP, Case No. 4:22-cv-05499-YGR, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

02/10/2026

Settlement Website

AARPSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

AARP VPPA Settlement
c/o Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 25226
Santa Ana, CA 92799
833-417-4887

Class Counsel

Simon Grille
GIRARD SHARP LLP

Defense Counsel

Matthew D. Brown
COOLEY LLP