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AARP Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement

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What happened

AARP allegedly violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by tracking and sharing video viewing data of AARP.org users with Facebook, without proper consent. The defendant denies no wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the lawsuit.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who was an AARP member or registered user of AARP.org, accessed videos on AARP.org in the U.S., and had a Facebook account between September 27, 2020, and September 12, 2025.

Who is in the class

all persons who, between September 27, 2020, and September 12, 2025, requested or obtained video content on the AARP website (AARP.org) while in the United States and at a time the person had a Facebook account and also was an AARP member or a registered user of AARP.org

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Submit a claim form on the settlement website. Payments were issued on April 13, 2026, and must be claimed within 30 days for PayPal/Venmo payments or 13 days for Zelle payments; paper checks must be cashed by July 12, 2026.

Common questions

How much does the AARP Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement pay?
The total settlement fund is $12.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
Do I need proof of purchase for the AARP Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the AARP Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Simpluris is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at aarpsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the AARP Video Privacy Protection Act Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for February 10, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Lynn Seda
  • William Martin
  • Allen Ziman
  • Jan Markels

Defendants

  • AARP

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