Meta (Facebook) User Data Privacy & Cambridge Analytica Settlement
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This information does not constitute legal advice. Payout amounts and dates are estimates subject to final court approval and the total volume of valid claims filed. Always verify your specific eligibility and submit your claim directly through the court-appointed settlement administrator website linked on this page.
Settlement Overview & Allegations
Meta Platforms, Inc. established a $725 million cash settlement fund resolving nationwide claims that Facebook improperly shared user data and friends' personal data with Cambridge Analytica and third-party app developers without user authorization.
Who Is Eligible to File?
To qualify for a cash payment or settlement benefit, you must meet the following court-approved class criteria:
- Must have been an active Facebook user in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022.
- Must have submitted a valid claim form before the court-established cutoff deadline.
- Payments distributed on a points-based system proportional to the number of active months on Facebook.
Potential Compensation & Payout Structure
Eligible class members who submit a timely, valid claim form can receive:
Note: Actual per-person distributions may increase or decrease pro-rata based on court-approved attorney fees, administrative expenses, and the total aggregate number of valid claims received prior to the cutoff date.
How to Submit Your Claim
- Check Your Records: Review your emails, mail, or purchase histories to determine if you received an official notice containing a Claim ID or PIN.
- Prepare Documentation: If claiming documented out-of-pocket losses or extended reimbursements, assemble relevant invoices, receipts, or repair bills.
- Access the Court Administrator: Click the official link below to access the secure, encrypted claim filing form.
- Submit Before Deadline: Ensure your online submission or postmark is completed on or before August 25, 2023.
Case Verification & Source Links
| Official Claim Portal: | https://www.facebookuserprivacysettlement.com ↗ |
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| Source Citation: | https://www.facebookuserprivacysettlement.com ↗ |
| Filing Cutoff Date: | August 25, 2023 |
| Verification Status: | Verified via Official Administrator Portal & Court Dockets |