Facebook users in the United States can now claim their share of a $725 million settlement by parent company Meta tied to data privacy violations. (CBS News) The settlement was tentatively approved by a judge and is related to a lawsuit that alleged Facebook violated users’ privacy rights. (The Hill) Users of the social networking site who used it anytime between May 2007 and July 2021 are eligible to collect a portion of the settlement. (WFMY News 2)
Those who want to claim their money can do so by filling out a claim form that requires their current email address as well as the email used with the Facebook account. (WFMY News 2) Users have until August to file their claim. (NBC News)
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, agreed to payout cash to affected users as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement. (Mashable) The settlement is real and users are encouraged to submit their claims to receive their share of the monetary relief. (VERIFYThis.com)
Overall, the massive settlement is good news for Facebook users in the U.S. who were potentially impacted by Facebook’s privacy violations. (The Washington Post) This resolution could signify Facebook’s efforts to prioritize user privacy in the future amidst public scrutiny and criticism.
