Google Education BIPA Settlement
Settlement Fund will be divided equally (pro rata) among all Class Members who file a valid claim, after Court-approved deductions for taxes, administration expenses, attorneys' fees, and service payments.
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 16, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Google is accused of violating Illinois law by collecting and storing biometric data (voice models, face models, Voice Match, and Face Match features) of individuals who had Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education accounts while enrolled in Illinois schools, without proper notice and consent. Google denies all allegations and claims it did not collect, capture, or store biometric data without notice and consent.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if, between March 26, 2015 and May 15, 2025, you were a resident of Illinois and had a voice model or face model created or had the Voice Match or Face Match feature enabled in your Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education account while enrolled in a school located in Illinois.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form by October 16, 2025 (deadline has passed). The Claim Form must be completed by an adult 18 years or older, though parents or guardians may submit claims on behalf of minors. Final Approval of the Settlement was granted on October 17, 2025, and distribution began February 13, 2026.
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