Apple settles Siri privacy lawsuit for $95M

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that it violated users’ privacy by collecting and using their Siri voice recordings. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2019, claimed that Apple did not adequately disclose to users that their Siri recordings were being stored and analyzed.

Apple has denied any wrongdoing but said it settled the lawsuit to avoid the cost and disruption of further litigation. The company has also made changes to its Siri privacy policy to be more transparent about how it collects and uses user data.

This settlement is a reminder that companies must be transparent about how they collect and use user data. Users have a right to know how their data is being used, and companies must take steps to protect user privacy.

What can you do to protect your privacy?

• Be aware of the privacy policies of the companies you use.
• Adjust your privacy settings to limit the amount of data that is collected about you.
• Use a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your internet traffic.
• Be careful about what you share online.

By taking these steps, you can help protect your privacy and reduce the risk of your data being misused.

Additional information

• The lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of California.
• The settlement is subject to court approval.
• Apple has not admitted any wrongdoing.
• Apple has made changes to its Siri privacy policy.

I hope this blog post is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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