Photobucket Class Action
In the MySpace era, Photobucket promised safe, private photo storage. Twenty years later, the company quietly updated its terms to license more than 13 billion images, including the faces of children and friends, to AI and surveillance firms. Users never consented, yet Photobucket stands to profit while exposing millions to facial-recognition tracking and deep-fake abuse.
Loevy + Loevy filed a federal class action in Colorado, alleging Photobucket’s scheme violates state privacy statutes, consumer fraud laws, and Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Each unlawful scan can cost a company $1,000–$5,000 in damages.
We litigate on contingency—there are no fees unless we win. If you ever stored photos on Photobucket or appeared in someone else’s uploads, take two minutes to complete the secure form below. Our team will contact you only if we believe we can help.
At a Glance
Who is affected?
Anyone who uploaded photos to Photobucket or appears in those photos between 2003 and today.
What it’s about
Photobucket’s new “biometric” policy lets the company sell or license user images to third parties for AI training and facial recognition without written consent.
Current stage
This is active litigation (Pierce v. Photobucket, No. 1:24-cv-03432, D. Colo.). Discovery is underway, and a class-certification briefing is expected in 2025.
Your rights
Statutory damages up to $5,000 per scan, disgorgement of profits, and a court order forcing deletion of biometric data and AI licenses.
Cost
Nothing up front. All costs advanced; we’re paid only from a settlement or verdict.
How you can protect your photos and privacy
If you have ever used Photobucket or know that you appear in albums a friend stored there, your images may already sit in AI training sets. Fill out the secure form below. Submitting is free and confidential; we’ll reach out only if your claim fits the class.
Submission Form
FAQs
Do I need my old Photobucket password?
No. Account credentials help, but are not required. Basic details, years of use and email address on file, are enough to start.
What if I deleted my account?
Deleting an account does not guarantee deletion of stored photos. You may still qualify if images remained on Photobucket’s servers.
Can I stay anonymous?
Yes. Federal rules permit minors to proceed under initials; court filings will not list full names publicly.
How much could I receive?
BIPA allows $1,000 per negligent scan and $5,000 per reckless scan, plus potential punitive damages and profit disgorgement.
What proof should I keep?
Please save any Photobucket emails, screenshots of your albums, or photos showing you or family members. Also, if you opted out under the new policy, keep that confirmation.
What will the lawsuit cost me?
There is no upfront fee. Loevy + Loevy advances every expense and collects a fee only if we secure compensation or court-ordered relief.
Key Pleadings
Recent News of the Photobucket Class Action
Why Join a Class Action?
Joining a class action means shared costs, greater leverage, and a real chance to hold wrongdoers accountable—all without taking on the fight alone. And you pay nothing unless we win.i
