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.
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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.
Who is in the class
You are a Class Member and are affected by this Settlement if at any time 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 GWFE account while enrolled in a school located in the State of Illinois.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
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.
Common questions
- How much does the Google Education BIPA Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: 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.. The total settlement fund is $8.8M. 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.
- What is the claim deadline for the Google Education BIPA Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was October 16, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Google Education BIPA Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Postlethwaite & Netterville is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at googleeducationbipasettlement.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 Google Education BIPA 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 October 14, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
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