AARP Settles $12.5 Million Class Action Over Sharing With Facebook AARP Settles $12.5 Million Class Actio
AARP agreed to a $12.5 million settlement over claims it illegally shared members’ video data with Facebook (Meta).Summary
AARP has settled a $12.5 million class-action lawsuit alleging the organization improperly shared members’ video-viewing data with Facebook, now Meta Platforms. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court in 2022, claimed AARP violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by allowing Meta’s tracking technology—specifically the Meta Pixel—to collect identifying information from videos watched on AARP.org. AARP denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to resolve the litigation.
Eligible claimants who viewed video content on AARP.org between September 27, 2020, and September 12, 2025, while in the United States, maintained an active Facebook account, and were either AARP members or registered users, could receive payouts estimated between $47 and $237, depending on the number of approved claims. The deadline to file a claim was December 31, 2025.
As part of the agreement, AARP will limit its use of Meta’s tracking tools on video pages to prevent future disclosures. The settlement fund will be used to cover administrative costs, litigation expenses, service awards, and attorney fees, with the remaining balance distributed to approved claimants.
(Source：Benzinga)