If you were a Facebook user in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a Class Action Settlement. A Settlement has been reached between Facebook, Inc. (now known as Meta Platforms, Inc.), and Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
The lawsuit, In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, Case No. 3:18-md-02843-VC (N.D. Cal.), alleges that Facebook violated privacy laws. Facebook denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the lawsuit.
This Settlement is a result of concerns over Facebook's handling of user data. In 2018, it was discovered that a political consulting firm called Cambridge Analytica had accessed the personal data of millions of Facebook users without their consent. The scandal led to the Cambridge Analytica lawsuit, which alleged that Facebook violated its own privacy policies and misled users about its privacy practices.
In 2019, Facebook agreed to pay $725 million to settle the Cambridge Analytica lawsuit, which was the largest ever paid by Facebook to settle a privacy lawsuit. The Cambridge Analytica scandal led to calls for Facebook to be broken up and for stricter regulation of social media companies. It also led to a decline in trust in Facebook among users.
The Cambridge Analytica lawsuit is a reminder of the importance of privacy and the responsibility that social media companies have to protect the privacy of their users. If you believe you are eligible for a cash payment from the Class Action Settlement, make sure to submit your Claim Form before the deadline. For more information, see FAQ 10.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can submit a Claim Form to receive a cash payment. The only way to receive a cash payment is by submitting a timely and properly completed Claim Form that obtains approval from the Settlement Administrator. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is August 25, 2023. You can submit your Claim Form online or download the Claim Form and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. ( Settlement Administrator 855-556-2233 )
It's important to note that if your claim is approved by the Settlement Administrator, you will give up the right to sue the Defendant in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims or factual allegations this Settlement resolves.
In conclusion, if you were a Facebook user in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive, you may be eligible for a cash payment from the In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation Settlement. However, it is important to be cautious of potential scams related to this settlement. There may be individuals or companies out there looking to take advantage of the size of the settlement and trick people into giving out personal information or paying fees to submit a claim. Be sure to only submit a claim through the official channels provided by the Settlement Administrator and do not give out any personal information to anyone claiming to be associated with the settlement. Keep in mind that the deadline to submit a claim is August 25, 2023.
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