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TED Foundation VPPA Data Privacy Settlement
Court case: Sutton v. TED Foundation VPPA Data Privacy Settlement
TED Foundation reached a class action settlement over claims it shared users' video-viewing information with third parties in violation of the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). Eligible U.S. TED account holders can automatically get two free months of TED Membership (estimated at least $10 value) or file a claim for a $5.00 cash payment.
Official eligibility wordingAll TED account holders, in the United States, who watched a pre-recorded video on the website ted.com or on TED's iOS and Android mobile applications between October 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on October 25, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You are eligible if you were a TED account holder in the United States who watched a pre-recorded video on TED.com or TED's iOS or Android app between October 19, 2021 and July 14, 2026.
- Estimated payoutAutomatically two free months of TED Membership (estimated at least $10.00 value), or instead file a claim for a $5.00 cash payment (subject to pro rata reduction from a $350,000.00 fund) or donate that payment to TED.
- Claim deadlineOctober 26, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needTo receive cash (or donate it), submit a claim form online or by mail by October 26, 2026. If you do nothing, you automatically get the TED Membership Benefit, which you must activate. No documentation is required.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New York
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The key facts on this page were taken from the official settlement source, administered by TED Settlement Administrator, and last checked on October 25, 2026. We re-verify each field individually on a weekly pass.
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Status history
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
