Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to a $725 million class action settlement resolving claims that Facebook (now Meta Platforms Inc.) shared or otherwise made accessible to third parties Facebook user data and data about users’ friends without permission of the users whose data was shared and did not sufficiently monitor and enforce third-party access or use of that data.
Meta Platforms is a technology company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other platforms.
If the court approves the settlement, Meta will establish a settlement fund of $725 million to pay all valid claims submitted by the settlement class members, as well as notice and administration expenses, any attorneys’ fees and costs and any service awards for the settlement class representatives.
Facebook User Profile Data Privacy Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- All Facebook users in the United States between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, subject to the exclusions described above.
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Claim Form Deadline: 08/25/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, Case No. 3:18-md-02843-VC, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
Bottom Line
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