Google And YouTube To Pay $30M In Kids’ Privacy Settlement—Here’s How To Claim

Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws. The case claimed YouTube collected personal data from kids under 13 without parental consent, breaching COPPA regulations. Eligible claimants include U.S. children who watched child-directed content on YouTube between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020. Parents or guardians can file claims via YouTubePrivacySettlement.com with no proof required. The deadline to submit is January 21, 2026. While individual payouts may be small, the case highlights growing concerns around digital privacy and data protection for minors on streaming platforms.