Who Can File a Claim?
You may be eligible to file a claim if you:
Were enrolled in a school located in Illinois between March 26, 2015, and May 15, 2025
Lived in Illinois during that time
Had a Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education account with either:
A voice model or face model created
Voice Match or Face Match enabled
💡 Both minors and adults are eligible. Parents or guardians must file on behalf of minors and use the funds for their benefit.
About
Google has agreed to pay $8.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company of collecting and storing biometric data—like voice and face models—from Illinois students without proper consent.
The lawsuit claimed that students using Google Workspace for Education or G Suite for Education had features like Voice Match or Face Match enabled, which may have resulted in the creation of biometric profiles. Under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), companies must notify users and get written consent before collecting biometric data, especially from minors.
Google denies all wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid ongoing litigation. This resolution allows eligible students or their parents to file a claim and receive compensation—estimated at $30 to $100 per person—based on the number of valid claims filed.
How to File a Claim
You can submit a claim in one of two ways:
Online: Fill out the digital claim form
By Mail: Print and mail the claim form to:
Google Education BIPA Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 3395
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
✅ Required information includes:
Your Illinois school name and school district
Dates of enrollment
Documentation may be requested, such as proof of ID or school enrollment
💳 Payout Options:
Direct deposit, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Prepaid MasterCard, or paper check
How Much Can You Receive?
Eligible class members who submit a valid claim can expect to receive a payment estimated between $30 and $100. The exact amount depends on several factors:
Number of Valid Claims: The total settlement fund of $8.75 million will be divided among all approved claimants. If many people file claims, individual payments will be smaller; fewer claims mean higher payouts per person.
Court-Approved Fees and Costs: Portions of the settlement will cover attorneys’ fees, administrative costs, and service awards to class representatives. These expenses are deducted before payments are distributed.
Single Payment Per Person: Each eligible claimant can submit only one claim. Duplicate or multiple claims will be rejected.
While the payment might seem modest, it represents an important recognition of privacy rights violations and helps hold companies accountable for unauthorized biometric data collection.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Claim Compensation
If you were an Illinois student whose voice or face data was collected by Google’s education tools, you may be entitled to up to $100.
🗓️ Claim Deadline: October 16, 2025
📆 Final Approval Hearing: October 14, 2025
Claims submitted after the deadline will not be eligible, so act fast.