AARP $12.5 Million Video Privacy Class Action Settlement

AARP members or registered users of AARP.org who accessed videos on AARP.org in the United States while also having a Facebook account between Sept. 27, 2020, and Sept. 12, 2025, may be eligible to claim an estimated $47 to $237 from a class action settlement.

AARP agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it disclosed the identities and video-viewing activity of certain AARP.org members and users to Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) without their consent and in violation of federal law.

Who can file a claim?

Individuals must meet all of the following criteria:

• They requested or obtained video content on the AARP website (AARP.org) between Sept. 27, 2020, and Sept. 12, 2025.
• They did so while physically present in the United States.
• They had a Facebook account when they accessed the video content.
• They were an AARP member or a registered user of AARP.org during the relevant period.

How much can class members get?

Pro rata payment: The total settlement fund is $12.5 million. After deducting attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, administration expenses and service awards to the class representatives, the settlement administrator will distribute the remaining funds equally among all eligible claimants.

The estimated payment per class member is between $47 and $237, depending on the total number of valid claims submitted.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can submit the online claim form or download and print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Dec. 31, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: AARP VPPA Settlement, c/o Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?

• All claimants must provide the link to their Facebook profile page so the settlement administrator can verify eligibility.
• To file an online claim, class members must log in to the settlement website using the unique ID and PIN printed on the settlement notice they received. Those who lost or did not receive a unique ID and PIN should contact the claims administrator at info@AARPSettlement.com to request one.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail payments by check to the address provided on the claim form.

$12.5 million settlement fund breakdown

The $12,500,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $3,750,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $10,000 each for three representatives (up to $30,000 total)
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 31, 2025
• Deadline to opt out: Dec. 31, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Feb. 10, 2026

When is the AARP VPPA settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will distribute payments after it resolves any appeals and the court grants final approval.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged AARP violated the Video Privacy Protection Act by disclosing the identities and video-viewing activity of certain AARP.org members and users to Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook) without their consent via the Meta pixel tracking tool.

AARP denies any wrongdoing. Both parties agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation and to provide compensation to affected users.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement FAQ