Can I still file a Forbes VPPA Settlement claim?

No. The deadline to file was Nov 4, 2025 and the claim period has closed. Payout tracks settlements that are still open so you do not miss the next one.

How much can you get from the Forbes VPPA Settlement?

Payout's estimate for eligible claimants is $15, from a total settlement fund of $7.5M. The final amount per claimant is set by the settlement administrator and depends on how many valid claims are filed.

Do you need proof of purchase for the Forbes VPPA Settlement?

No. This settlement is listed as not requiring proof of purchase, so you can file without a receipt.

How big is the Forbes VPPA Settlement fund?

The total settlement fund is $7.5M. That fund is divided among all claimants who file a valid claim, so the amount you receive depends on the number of claims filed.

Is Payout free, and do I keep the full payout?

Yes. Payout is free to use and never takes a cut of your settlement money. Payout finds settlements you may qualify for and helps you file; you claim directly with the official administrator and keep 100% of any payment. Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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Forbes VPPA Settlement: Claim Deadline Has Passed

The Forbes VPPA Settlement is closed: the deadline to file was Nov 4, 2025. Claims are no longer being accepted. Forbes Media agreed to a proposed $7. 5 million settlement resolving claims it shared subscribers’ video-viewing data with Facebook via the tracking pixel, allegedly violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). U. The total settlement fund is $7.5M. Payout estimates eligible claimants receive $15.

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Updated July 14, 2026

$15

Estimated payout

Nov 4, 2025

Claim deadline (passed)

$7.5M

Total settlement

Not required

Proof of purchase

What is the Forbes VPPA Settlement about?

Forbes Media agreed to a proposed $7.5 million settlement resolving claims it shared subscribers’ video-viewing data with Facebook via the tracking pixel, allegedly violating the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). U.S. Forbes online or mobile accountholders and/or newsletter subscribers who had a Facebook account and watched a video on forbes.com during the class period can claim a cash payment up to $15 (pro rata). Eligibility, claim review, payment timing, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court-approved terms, or applicable refund program. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

Who qualifies for the Forbes VPPA Settlement?

You may qualify for the Forbes VPPA Settlement if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.

U.S. Forbes online or mobile app accountholder and/or newsletter subscriber
Had an active Facebook account
Accessed/viewed a video on forbes.com from the same device & browser used for Facebook
Class period: 2020-07-25 to 2022-12-01
Submit claim by 2025-11-04

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If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.

Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Settlement information is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, legal representation, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court, or participating law firm and are not guaranteed.