Eavesdropping

Apple Users Alert: Claim Your Share of $95 Million in Siri Eavesdropping Settlement!

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Apple customers may be eligible for a payout from a $95 million class-action settlement related to allegations about the company’s voice assistant, Siri. Many users recently received emails titled “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement” notifying them of their potential benefits. The lawsuit claims that Apple used Siri to eavesdrop on conversations without user consent. Individuals eligible for compensation could receive up to $100, but filing a claim requires specific information, including proof of purchase or serial numbers from their Apple devices. For those wondering if they qualify for the settlement, the criteria are straightforward. … Read more

Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit: Users Eligible for Payouts Amid Privacy Concerns

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Apple users in the U.S. who believe they experienced unauthorized activation of Siri may soon benefit from a $95 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, alleged that Siri, the tech giant’s virtual assistant, inadvertently recorded private conversations without user consent, even without activation from the trigger phrase “Hey, Siri.” The accusations claim that these recordings were sometimes shared with advertisers, who might then use the data to target specific products to susceptible consumers. Despite the serious allegations, Apple maintains that its practices regarding user privacy have always been stringent … Read more

Prosecutors Deny Eavesdropping Claims in High-Profile Murder Case; Defense Alleges Miscommunication Over Attorney Calls

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NEW YORK — Prosecutors in the Southern District have rejected claims that they intercepted conversations between Luigi Mangione and his attorney. During a recent arraignment, attorney Karen Agnifilo alleged that federal prosecutors accessed a recorded phone call she had with Mangione. The presiding judge instructed the prosecution to provide a detailed explanation within one week regarding the allegations. In a letter submitted to the court on Tuesday, prosecutors clarified that the Metropolitan Detention Center, where Mangione is incarcerated, regularly records and monitors communication involving inmates. They explained that Mangione had conversed with his attorney over … Read more

Apple Settles for $95 Million Over Siri Eavesdropping Claims, Sidestepping Admission of Fault

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Oakland, California — In a significant legal agreement, Apple has decided to settle a privacy lawsuit for $95 million. The tech giant, celebrated for its commitment to user privacy, faced accusations of covertly recording conversations through its Siri virtual assistant. This move could influence the tech industry’s data privacy practices moving forward. Filed in a federal court in Oakland on Tuesday, the settlement aims to close a five-year ordeal alleging Apple’s activation of Siri to record users without their consent, spanning over a decade. Users reported the virtual assistant triggered without the usual activation phrase, … Read more