TED Foundation VPPA Class Action Settlement
Case Overview
The TED Foundation, which operates a platform for sharing educational videos like TED Talks, agreed to a settlement to resolve allegations that it violated federal privacy laws by disclosing account holders' personal information to third-party service providers.
The class action lawsuit alleged that TED shared users' personally identifiable information without obtaining the user's explicit, written consent, which violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The VPPA prohibits video tape service providers from releasing personal identifying information about users to third parties without the consumer's informed, written permission.
Under the settlement terms, eligible class members can receive either two free months of TED membership, valued at $10, or opt for a $5 cash payment. Class members must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of October 26, 2026, to receive benefits. The final approval hearing is set for November 12, 2026.
Who May Qualify
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The settlement benefits TED account holders located in the United States who viewed a pre-recorded video on the TED website (ted.com) or on the TED's iOS and Android mobile applications between October 19, 2021, and July 14, 2026.
What are the settlement benefits?
Class members have the option to receive two free months of TED membership, which has a value of $10, or they can choose to receive a $5 cash payment instead of the membership benefit.
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