Forbes has agreed to a $7.5 million settlement to resolve claims it violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) by sharing online subscriber information with Facebook via a tracking pixel. The settlement applies to U.S.
Forbes account holders, mobile app users, or newsletter subscribers with a Facebook account who accessed videos on Forbes.com between July 25, 2020 , and December 1, 2022 . Background and Allegations According to the class action, Forbes transmitted personal data to Facebook without
user consent, which plaintiffs say is expressly prohibited by the VPPA . The law was originally enacted to protect videotape rental records and now extends to digital video services. According to the class action lawsuit, Forbes shared subscriber information with Facebook through a Facebook tracking pixel.
Plaintiffs in the case say this violated the VPPA, which prohibits the sharing of video consumer information without consent.” Forbes did not admit wrongdoing but agreed to pay to resolve the claims and removed the tracking pixel from its video pages in December 2022 . Who Is Eligible for the Settlement? U.S.
Forbes online account holders, mobile app account holders, or newsletter subscribers Must have had a Facebook account Must have accessed a video through Forbes.com from July 25, 2020 , to December 1, 2022 Must have used the same device and browser to access both Forbes and Facebook during the relevant period How Much Can Class Members Receive?
Each eligible claimant who submits a valid claim form by November 4, 2025, may receive up to $15 , though amounts could be lower depending on the number of claims filed. No proof of purchase is required. The official notice states…
