CVS $20.5M Digital Privacy Settlement - Claim Up to $10 by Nov 16

Quick Facts

• Settlement fund: $20.5 million
• Claim deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
• No proof required: Yes, for the $5 tier
• Estimated payout: Up to $5 without documentation, up to $10 with documentation
• Who qualifies: Anyone in the U.S. who used a CVS website or the CVS app before July 27, 2026

Anyone who visited CVS.com, CVSHealth.com or used the CVS app before July 27, 2026 may be eligible for a payment from a $20.5 million CVS digital privacy settlement. The lawsuit alleged CVS shared users' browsing and personal data with ad-tech company Criteo. Claims are due November 16, 2026.

What Is the CVS Digital Privacy Settlement About?

The case is Brewer, et al. v. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Criteo Corp., Case No. CACE-26-008094, in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. Plaintiffs alleged that tracking technology embedded on CVS digital properties disclosed users' health information, browsing data and identifiers to Criteo and other third parties.

The complaint asserted claims under the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act and state privacy laws. CVS and Criteo deny wrongdoing and agreed to the $20.5 million fund to avoid the cost of further litigation. Notices went out by email in September 2026.

Who Is Eligible?

You may be a class member if you accessed any CVS digital property in the United States before July 27, 2026. That includes cvs.com, cvshealth.com and the CVS mobile app. A purchase is not required, but an in-store visit alone does not count.

Only one claim is allowed per household, meaning everyone living at the same mailing address shares a single claim.

How Much Will You Get?

Claimants without documentation can receive up to $5. Claimants who submit documentation showing they used a CVS digital property, such as browser history, email receipts or dated screenshots, can receive up to $10. Payments may be reduced pro rata. The exact amount depends on the number of valid claims filed.

How to File a Claim

1. Go to the official site at cvsdigitalprivacysettlement.com.
2. Enter the Login ID and PIN from your email notice if you received one. If you did not, use the site's claim instructions or call 1-888-654-1271.
3. Confirm you accessed a CVS site or app before July 27, 2026.
4. Upload documentation if you want the $10 tier.
5. Submit by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 16, 2026. Paper claims must be postmarked by that date to: CVS Digital Privacy Settlement, P.O. Box 1110, Costa Mesa, CA 92628.

Important Deadlines

• Opt-out and objection deadline: November 1, 2026
• Claim deadline: November 16, 2026
• Final approval hearing: December 1, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET (via Zoom)
• Expected payment: After final approval; no date announced

This settlement does not require an attorney. Filing is free.

Sources: Official settlement website · CNBC Select · Top Class Actions