Google and YouTube have agreed to pay $30 million to settle allegations they illegally collected personal data from children under 13 years old. The settlement resolves claims that the companies violated privacy laws by gathering information from minors who watched cartoons, nursery rhymes, and other child-directed content on YouTube between July 2013 and April 2020.
While Youtube hasn't actually admitted any wrong doing, if your child watched YouTube during this period and was under 13 at the time, they may be eligible for a payment. However, it's critically important to understand the exact qualification requirements before submitting a claim, as filing falsely constitutes perjury.
