AARP will pay $12.5 million to settle the class action lawsuit and compensate the affected users. If you are or were an AARP user and wish to claim the compensation from the AARP Facebook privacy settlement, you can check the eligibility, payout, claim process, and other details here.
The lawsuit was filed against the AARP, claiming that the defendant had disclosed the identities and video-viewing activity of users with Facebook without the users’ consent. This practice of the AARP violated the federal Video Privacy Protection Act.
If you are an AARP user and had a Facebook account during the class period, you can receive maximum compensation of up to $237, depending on the number of claims. The AARP has not admitted any wrongdoing but has proposed to resolve a settlement.
Who can claim the AARP Facebook privacy class action settlement?
You will receive the AARP Facebook privacy class action settlement compensation if you meet the following eligibility conditions:
- You have requested or obtained video content on the AARP website while residing in the USA during the class period 27 September 2020 and 12 September 2025.
- When you registered as a user on the AARP, you also had a Facebook Account between the class periods.
What are the important dates for the AARP settlement?
Once you are sure of your eligibility for the AARP Facebook privacy settlement, you should mark the important dates to avoid missing any deadline:
| Settlement Event | Important Dates |
| Claim Deadline | 31 December 2025 |
| Exclusion/Objection Deadline | 31 December 2025 |
| Final Approval Hearing | 10 February 2026 |
How much can you receive under the AARP settlement?
Under the AARP settlement, the settlement fund is $12.5 million, where the valid claimants will receive the payout through equal distribution after the funds deduct the attorney’s fees & costs (30% of the fund), administration expenses, and service awards for the plaintiffs ($10,000 each).
The net settlement fund will be used to compensate the class members through Pro Rata distribution. So, the payment amount for the individuals can be the same; however, the amount depends on the number of claims filed.
According to the settlement administrator’s estimates, the class members can expect a payout between $47 and $237. The payout amount can change in the future as it will be evaluated based on the claims filed and other factors.
How to claim the AARP settlement?
Before you move to file the AARP Settlement claim form, know that you will need to attach your Facebook profile link in the claim form, and if your account is deactivated or you can’t access the account, you can provide the link in the following format: https://www.facebook.com/FirstNameLastName/Inactive
Once you have your Facebook profile link, you can move to claim the AARP settlement in the following ways:
- Online:
- Visit the AARP official settlement website at https://www.aarpsettlement.com/
- Next, click the “Submit a claim” option and read the instructions.
- Next, enter your Unique ID and PIN, which you received via the settlement notice, to log into the portal and access the claim form.
- Once you have access to the claim form, enter all the valid details, paste the FB profile link, and complete the verification.
- Afterwards, submit your AARP Settlement claim form online.
- Mail:
- If you can’t apply online, you can download the claim form from the website, or you may have received it via a settlement notice.
- You must fill out the claim form with valid details and enter your FB Profile URL.
- Place the filled claim form in the envelope and mail it to the following address:
- AARP VPPA Settlement
- c/ o Claims Administrator
- PO BOX 25226
- Santa Ana, CA 92799
When can you expect the AARP settlement payout?
The AARP class action settlement final hearing is scheduled on 10 February 2026. So, until the federal court approves, the payment distribution will not begin. Hence, you have to wait for the final approval, and afterwards, you can expect the payout in 3 to 6 months if no one appeals the approval.
If someone appeals against the federal court decision, the settlement administrator will have to wait till it is resolved and take any action regarding the payment distribution.
The AARP class action settlement claim process has begun. If you meet the class member criteria, you have more than two months to apply for the compensation.
Disclaimer: AARP Facebook privacy settlement details are informational; eligibility and payouts are determined by official administrators.