📺 Watched Tubi? You Could be Owed Money from $20M Privacy Settlement
Free Streaming Isn't Always Free: How Your Viewing Habits Could Put Cash in Your Pocket
Ever streamed a free movie on Tubi? You might be getting paid. The popular streaming service just agreed to a massive $19.99 million settlement over privacy violations. Here's your bite-sized breakdown of what you need to know.
💰 The TL;DR
What: Tubi Privacy Violation Settlement
Who Qualifies: Used Tubi between June 23, 2021 - August 26, 2024
Payout: Cash payment (amount TBD based on claims filed)
Deadline: November 28, 2024
Proof Needed: No
🤔 What Happened?
Tubi got caught in hot water for allegedly sharing users' personal viewing information with third parties without permission. This violates the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) – a law that takes your streaming privacy seriously.
🎬 Industry Pattern Alert
This isn't isolated. AMC Networks recently paid $8.3M for similar violations. Streaming services are learning the hard way that your viewing habits are private information.
💵 What's Your Share?
The settlement pot is $19.99M, but individual payments will depend on how many people file claims. The more people who file, the smaller each share – but remember:
No proof needed
Equal shares for all valid claims
Payment comes after fees and expenses
✅ How to Claim (Super Easy):
Fill out the basic form
Provide either:
Your Tubi-associated email
OR just tell them what device you used and when
🤓 Pro Tips
No Account? No Problem: You can still claim without a Tubi account
Multiple Devices? Just list your primary one
Can't Remember Dates? Best estimate is fine
Check Your Spam: Settlement emails love hiding there
Why This Matters
Privacy isn't just a buzzword – it's your legal right. This settlement shows that even "free" services must respect your data privacy or pay up. While they're paying now, the real win is pushing for better privacy practices industry-wide.