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Patreon
Patreon agreed to pay $7.25 million to settle claims of disclosing users’ identities and video-viewing preferences without consent.
ClosedUnited States-wideClaim status: Closed on January 1, 2025Payout: $35 to $175 (estimated)No longer claimable
About this settlement
Claims relate to unauthorized disclosure of user identities and video-viewing data by Patreon in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA).
This settlement resolves claims that Patreon violated federal privacy laws by disclosing users’ identities and video-viewing preferences without consent. Eligible individuals who accessed Patreon video content while having both a Facebook and Patreon account may receive compensation.
Who qualifies
- Individuals who requested or viewed Patreon video content between April 1, 2016 and Sept. 23, 2024.
- Must have had both a Facebook account and a Patreon account at the time of access.
$35 to $175 (estimated)
Claim status: Closed on January 1, 2025