In recent years, Facebook has been the subject of multiple lawsuits alleging that the company violated users’ privacy rights by sharing their personal data with third parties without proper consent. These lawsuits have been consolidated into one case, known as In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, and are being overseen by Judge Vince Chhabria in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. As a result of this litigation, Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, has agreed to a settlement that includes a payment of $650 million to compensate affected users and provide additional benefits. In this context, it is important to understand the background and details of this litigation and settlement, as well as the potential impact on users of Facebook and other social media platforms.
What Is This Settlement About
Several lawsuits have been filed against Facebook, now known as Meta Platforms, Inc., alleging that the company shared user data and information about users’ friends with third parties without proper consent and without monitoring and enforcing third-party access to that data. These lawsuits have been consolidated into one case, In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, which is being overseen by Judge Vince Chhabria in the Northern District of California’s United States District Court. The individuals who filed the lawsuit are called Plaintiffs, while Facebook, now Meta Platforms, is the Defendant.
Who is Eligible To Participate
Anyone who used Facebook in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, is a member of the Settlement Class and is eligible to participate in any potential settlement. Meta Platforms denies any liability or wrongdoing in regards to the allegations, but has agreed to a settlement that includes a payment of $650 million to compensate affected users, as well as the opportunity to file a claim for a cash payment or receive free credit monitoring services.
How Much Will I Get
They have not figured that out yet. It will depend on how many people file.
Is Proof Required
No proof required
When Is The Deadline
The deadline to file a claim is 11:59 p.m. PDT on August 25, 2023. Users who do not file a claim by this date will not receive any compensation from the settlement.
How To File Your Claim
If you believe you are eligible for the settlement, you can visit the website https://facebookuserprivacysettlement.com/ to learn more and file a claim.
