Forbes VPPA Settlement: When Will It Pay Out?
The Forbes VPPA Settlement is closed: the deadline to file was Nov 4, 2025. Claims are no longer being accepted. No payout date is listed yet. Most class action settlements pay out 3 to 12 months after the claim deadline closes, once the settlement gets final approval.
Updated October 7, 2026
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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
When will the Forbes VPPA Settlement pay out?
No payout date is listed for this settlement yet. Most class action settlements pay out 3 to 12 months after the claim deadline closes — for this settlement, that was Nov 4, 2025. Payments go out once the settlement gets final approval and the administrator verifies every claim.
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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.