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Closed Data Privacy

Hulu Video Privacy Settlement

Huliu

Per Person

$20–$60

Total Fund

$5.8 million

Deadline

Sep 28, 2018

Filed

Jan 1, 2017

About This Settlement

Plaintiffs alleged Hulu violated federal video privacy laws by transmitting subscriber viewing information to Facebook. Consumers argued entertainment viewing habits constituted sensitive personal information deserving protection. Hulu denied wrongdoing while agreeing to establish a settlement fund and alter data-sharing practices. The case highlighted increasing legal concerns surrounding streaming platform privacy practices.

Who's Eligible

Subscribers who watched videos through Hulu services while logged into Facebook accounts during covered periods qualified for compensation. Eligible users allegedly had viewing history shared with Facebook without consent. Consumers generally verified eligibility using account records and subscription histories. Former subscribers also potentially qualified.

You may be eligible for $20–$60

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