$30M Google, YouTube kids privacy violations class action settlement

Google and YouTube agreed to a $30 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims they violated privacy laws by collecting personal data from children under 13 who watched content on YouTube.

The YouTube privacy settlement benefits individuals who were under 13 years old and watched content allegedly directed to children on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 2020.

According to the class action lawsuit, Google and YouTube violated privacy laws by collecting personal data from children who watched cartoons, nursery rhymes and other child-directed content on YouTube. The plaintiffs claim that Google used this information for its advertising business.

YouTube, a Google umbrella service owned by Alphabet Inc., has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $30 million to resolve the privacy class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the YouTube privacy settlement, class members can receive a cash payment. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed with the settlement administrator. No payment estimates are available at this time.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 8, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the YouTube kids privacy settlement is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2026.

In order to receive a class action settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Jan. 21, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who were under 13 years old and watched content allegedly directed to children on YouTube between July 1, 2013, and April 1, 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

01/21/2026

Case Name

Hubbard, et al. v. Google LLC, et al., Case No. 5:19-cv-07016-SVK, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Final Hearing

01/13/2026

Settlement Website

YouTubePrivacySettlement.com

Claims Administrator

YouTube Privacy Settlement
c/o A.B. Data Ltd.
PO Box 173131
Milwaukee, WI 53217
[email protected]
877-390-3347

Class Counsel

Steven L. Bloch
SILVER GOLUB & TEITELL LLP

Jonathan K. Levine
PRITZKER LEVINE LLP

Defense Counsel

HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP