Privacy Class Action Settlements: 2026 Guide
By Timo Bakker · July 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Privacy class action settlements are the fastest-growing consumer category right now. They come in three flavors: session-replay tracking, Meta pixel tracking, and wiretap-style call recording. Almost every internet user qualifies for at least one currently-open one.
Category 1: Session replay lawsuits
Companies use session replay software to record every mouse movement, click, and form entry on their website. Plaintiffs allege this violates state wiretap statutes — specifically the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and similar state laws in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Settlements typically pay $50-500 per class member.
Category 2: Meta pixel tracking
Retailers, hospitals, and streaming services embedded the Facebook pixel on their websites — sometimes on pages with sensitive info (health records, video viewing history). Plaintiffs allege this violates the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) or state health privacy laws. Settlements: often $50-100 no-proof.
Category 3: Voice / biometric
Illinois BIPA claims are the big example: settlements for facial recognition (Facebook, Google Photos), fingerprint scanning (workplace time clocks), and voice recording (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant). These are Illinois-resident only, but payouts are often $100-500.
Currently-open highlights
Multiple session-replay settlements against retailers are active right now. Google Assistant BIPA settlement ($68M) is in claim period. Meta pixel settlements against various hospitals and streaming platforms are settling in waves throughout 2026.
See the live directory for currently-fileable privacy settlements.