$9M Buzzfeed Data Privacy Class Action Settlement

Claim Form Deadline: Varies

Payout Amount: $8.00 Cash + Subscription Proof Required: No

What is the BuzzFeed Class Action Settlement?

BuzzFeed has agreed to a $9 million class action settlement over allegations that it breached users’ data privacy rights. Known for its viral content, including quizzes and listicles, BuzzFeed is a popular website and internet media company founded in 2006.

The class action lawsuit claims that BuzzFeed violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing personally identifiable information (PII) with Facebook through Facebook’s Meta Pixel without obtaining user consent. The VPPA, enacted in 1988, restricts the disclosure of PII by video tape service providers without the individual’s consent. Although originally aimed at protecting video rental records, the VPPA has evolved to address modern digital privacy issues, including online streaming and data sharing.

Recent VPPA-related lawsuits have targeted companies involved in online video content and data collection, including a $4.8 million settlement with Bleacher Report. These cases typically address allegations of unauthorized sharing of consumer information with third parties.

How Do I Qualify for a Payout?

You may be eligible if:

• You were a logged-in account holder or digital newsletter subscriber on a BuzzFeed website.
• You accessed a video on a BuzzFeed site while a tracking pixel was active between May 16, 2021, and November 10, 2023.

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

To find out about all available Class Action Settlements you may qualify for and to receive notifications about new lawsuits, enter your email address below:

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How Much Can I Get?

The total settlement amount is $9,000,000. Each valid claim can receive approximately $8.00 in cash and a one-year subscription to BuzzFeed+ (valued at around $35.88/year).

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim:

1. Online Filing: Submit your claim online via the settlement website.
2. Mail Filing: Alternatively, you can print and mail your claim form.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

While the settlement requires a unique ID, which can be obtained by entering your BuzzFeed account email address on the settlement website, you can still file a claim without it.

• Claim Form: Download and print the Claim Form from the settlement website. Complete it and mail it to the address provided in the instructions.
• Deadline: Ensure that your Claim Form is postmarked by the deadline specified in any notice you received.

Claim Form Website: BFvppaSettlement.com

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

Please ensure the accuracy of your claim form. Claims containing fraudulent information will be rejected. By submitting your claim and sworn statement, you agree to do so under penalty of perjury and understand that fraudulent claims impact other eligible participants. For more information on your eligibility, visit the class action administrator’s website.