In a major development for consumer privacy advocates, insurance broker SelectQuote Insurance Services has agreed to an $8.25 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing the company of sharing users’ sensitive data with third-party platforms like Facebook and TikTok without proper consent.
The settlement is tied to the lawsuit Sequin v. SelectQuote Insurance Service filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau. While the company denies any wrongdoing, SelectQuote has opted to settle in order to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
What Was the Lawsuit About?
The plaintiffs claimed that SelectQuote installed tracking pixels—tools that allow third-party platforms to collect data—on its website. This allegedly allowed social media giants like Facebook (Meta) and TikTok to gather personally identifiable information from users who visited the site seeking insurance quotes. According to the suit, this conduct violates state consumer privacy laws, including statutes in California, Florida, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
You can learn more about U.S. consumer data protection policies from trusted sources like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state-specific privacy law updates on California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) pages.
Who Is Eligible for the Settlement?
The class includes anyone who entered their personal information on SelectQuote’s website (selectquote.com) during the following timeframes:
- Florida residents: Between October 17, 2019, and October 17, 2023
- Residents of California, Maryland, and Massachusetts: Between October 17, 2020, and October 17, 2023
- All other U.S. residents: Between October 17, 2021, and October 17, 2023
No proof of purchase is required to submit a claim, and the entire process can be completed online.
How Much Will You Get?
Eligible claimants can receive up to $20 from the settlement fund, though the final amount may vary depending on the number of valid claims filed. The fund will be distributed on a pro-rata basis, meaning it will be divided equally among all approved claimants after administrative costs and attorney fees are deducted.
Key Deadlines
- Claim Submission Deadline: July 31, 2025
- Objection/Exclusion Deadline: July 1, 2025
- Final Approval Hearing: July 29, 2025
How to File a Claim
If you believe you’re eligible, you can submit your claim online by visiting the official settlement website: https://sqdatasettlement.com/.
To file, you’ll need:
- Your Notice ID and Confirmation Code (if you received a settlement notice)
- Your contact information
- Your preferred payment method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, virtual card, or mailed check)
If you didn’t receive a notice, you may still be eligible. Visit the settlement website and follow the instructions for claimants without a Notice ID.
Settlement Administrator Contact Info
If you have questions or need assistance, contact the settlement administrator:
SelectQuote Pixel Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 1-877-939-4067
Email: info@SQDataSettlement.com
Why This Settlement Matters
The SelectQuote case shines a spotlight on growing concerns about consumer data privacy and the widespread use of hidden tracking technologies. Increasingly, companies are being held accountable for the improper handling of user data—especially when that information is shared with ad platforms without clear user consent.
Final Thoughts
If you entered your information on SelectQuote’s website in recent years, you could be owed money. Although the individual payout may be modest, the broader impact of this settlement may help shape future standards for transparency and consumer consent in online data practices.
Make sure to submit your claim before the July 31, 2025 deadline to receive your share of the settlement.
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