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Consumers who had a Facebook account and a registered BYUtv account and watched at least one video on www.byutv.org between Nov. 12, 2022, and May 9, 2025, may qualify to claim a cash payment of approximately $6.31 from a class action settlement.
Brigham Young University, doing business as BYUtv, agreed to pay $1,250,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it disclosed subscribers’ personally identifiable information regarding viewed video content to Meta (formerly Facebook) via the Meta pixel without user consent. The lawsuit claimed this violated the Video Privacy Protection Act.
Who can file a BUYtv claim?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They resided in the United States at any time between Nov. 12, 2022, and May 9, 2025.
- They had a Facebook account during that period.
- They had a registered account (with login credentials) with BYUtv.
- They viewed at least one video on www.byutv.org during the relevant period.
How much can class members receive?
Each eligible class member who submits a valid claim will receive an estimated cash payment of $6.31. This amount is calculated based on the total settlement fund and the estimated number of valid claims after deducting court-approved attorneys’ fees, expenses, service awards and administrative costs.
If the number of claims is lower than expected, the per-person payment could be higher. If the number of claims is higher, the payment could be lower.
How to claim a class action rebate
Class members can file an online claim form or download, print, complete and mail a PDF claim form to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Oct. 14, 2025.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: BYUtv VPPA Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799
Required information
All class members must provide the unique ID they received on their settlement notice. Online claimants must also provide the PIN from the same notice. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator by emailing info@GarciaVideoPrivacyClassAction.com and providing their full name and email address.
Payout options
- Venmo
- PayPal
- Zelle
- Paper check
$1.25 million settlement fund breakdown
The $1,250,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up to $516,165
- Service award to class representative: Up to $5,000
- Payments to eligible class members: The remaining net settlement fund
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 14, 2025
- Exclusion deadline: Oct. 14, 2025
- Fairness hearing: Nov. 20, 2025
When is the BYUtv settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute payments to approved claimants approximately 45 days after the court grants final approval and resolves any appeals.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged BYUtv disclosed subscribers’ video-viewing information to Meta via the Meta pixel without user consent and in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act.
BYUtv denied the allegations and any liability. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of continued litigation.
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