TED Foundation Video Privacy Class Action Settlement No Proof Required

TED Foundation Video Privacy Class Action Settlement

By the Class Action Buddy Editorial Team · Last reviewed September 17, 2026 · ✓ verified against tedvppasettlement.com, read 2026-09-11

$5 cash or a $10 TED Membership
Max Payout
Oct 26, 2026
Filing Deadline
No
Proof Required?
TED's video-privacy settlement gives every class member something, but the cash requires a claim. If you held a TED account and watched a pre-recorded talk on ted.com between October 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026, you are in the class of Sutton v. TED Foundation Inc., No. 1:23-cv-09219-DEH, which accuses TED of sharing viewers' personally identifiable information with third-party service providers without the written consent the Video Privacy Protection Act requires. The default benefit is a TED Membership worth $10, and you have to activate it to get anything. Filing a claim by October 26, 2026 lets you take $5 cash instead. Small money, honestly — it comes pro rata from a $350,000 fund and can shrink further if claims run high. TED denies wrongdoing and the court has not ruled on the merits. The claim takes about two minutes at the settlement site, and no receipts are involved: your account records are the proof.
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Who Is Eligible?

You may be eligible to file a claim if you:

  • You were a TED account holder in the United States
  • You watched a pre-recorded video on TED's website between October 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026
  • No receipts or screenshots are needed — TED's account records identify the class

How Much Can You Get?

Two options, per the settlement site. Default: a TED Membership Benefit worth $10.00, which you must activate. Or file a Claim Form by October 26, 2026 and, if approved, choose a $5.00 cash payment instead — paid pro rata from a $350,000 settlement fund, so the amount can shrink if many claims come in.

How to File Your Claim

File with the administrator:

  • To take the cash instead of the membership, submit the Claim Form at the official settlement site by October 26, 2026
  • To keep the default TED Membership Benefit, watch for the activation instructions — the benefit requires activation
  • The Notice on the settlement site explains exclusion and objection rights and their deadlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline to file a claim for the TED Foundation Video Privacy Class Action Settlement?

The current deadline to file a claim is Oct 26, 2026. Claims sent by mail must be postmarked by this date, so allow about a week for delivery if you are not filing online.

Do I need proof of purchase for the TED Foundation Video Privacy Class Action Settlement?

No proof of purchase is required — you can typically file based on a sworn statement, without receipts, photos, or product packaging. You also do not need a Claimant ID or PIN to file.

How do I file a claim for the TED Foundation Video Privacy Class Action Settlement?

File directly with the settlement administrator, using the official claim form linked on this page. Class Action Buddy does not support this settlement in the app, so the administrator’s own claim process is the route. Check whether the form asks for an ID or PIN from the notice you were sent before you start.

Who is in the TED video-privacy settlement class?

People in the United States who were TED account holders and watched a pre-recorded video on TED's website between October 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026. The class comes from TED's own account records, so no proof is required.

How much does the TED settlement pay?

The default benefit is a TED Membership worth $10.00, which must be activated. Filing an approved claim by October 26, 2026 lets you choose a $5.00 cash payment instead, paid pro rata from a $350,000 fund.

What was TED accused of?

The lawsuit alleges TED disclosed users' personally identifiable viewing information to third-party service providers without the informed written consent the Video Privacy Protection Act requires. TED denies wrongdoing and the court has not decided the merits.

Primary source: official settlement administrator — tedvppasettlement.com. The settlement details on this page were checked against the administrator’s official website.

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