$68M Google Assistant Settlement Claims Now Open

Google Assistant users are finally being notified of a $68 million privacy settlement, and if you think you might qualify, it may be worth taking a look inside your email’s spam folder.

Settlement emails now arrive in users’ inboxes (h/t Artem Russakovskii) and the notification directs recipients to googleprivacylitigation.com assistant. according to the settlement agreementThis is the official website that handles claims related to the deal. The problem is that emails get filtered into spam folders, making them easy to miss.

The settlement with Google Assistant arises from a class action lawsuit that Google agreed to resolve in January 2026. The plaintiffs alleged that Google Assistant would sometimes activate accidentally after falsely detecting wake words like “OK, Google” and recording conversations it was never supposed to hear. Furthermore, they claimed that the information collected during these unwanted activations was used for advertising purposes.

The plaintiffs argued that the company crossed a line when Assistant allegedly overheard conversations that were never intended for Google’s ears in the first place.

Although Google denied any wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement, it agreed to pay $68 million to resolve the case.

Claims are now open and eligible users are asked to fill out a fairly detailed claim form to receive compensation. If you have used Google Assistant during the period covered by the lawsuit and think you may qualify, it is a good idea to check your inbox for messages related to the settlement and check your spam folder if nothing appears.

The settlement website notes that the “Buyer Settlement Class” covers users who purchased a device manufactured by Google in the United States or its territories between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026.

Meanwhile, the “privacy agreement group” includes Google Assistant users or members of a user’s household whose communications were allegedly recorded by Google Assistant due to a false activation between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026. The group also includes users whose communications were disclosed to third-party review providers during that period.

To receive payment, the settlement form must be completed by August 27, 2026.

As always, users should verify that any email they receive points to the legitimate settlement site before submitting personal information.

While individual payments will depend on the number of approved claims, eligible users who do not receive notification may lose the opportunity to fully participate. That’s why it’s important to check your spam folder right now.