In 2018, the globe was rocked by the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which exposed how Facebook had given outside companies access to users’ private information without their permission. A class action lawsuit was filed when the controversy surfaced as a result of the ramifications. A federal court in California has recently given a $725 million settlement preliminary approval. Meta disclaims any fault or culpability, but says the funds are meant to recompense those who have been negatively impacted. You may be eligible for a settlement payout if you used Facebook in the United States between May 24, 2007 and December 20, 2022. However, the precise sum will be determined by the number of claimants and the length of time each person had a Facebook account. Claims must be submitted by August 25, and the final approval hearing is set on September 7. For more information or to submit a claim, please visit facebookuserprivacysettlement.com and include your full name, mailing address, email address, and proof that you used Facebook within the times provided. The payment is an important step in making Facebook responsible for its conduct, even if it cannot undo the harm done to users’ privacy. Although they insist they have done nothing wrong, Meta understands the value of a settlement for their customers and investors.
