Time is running out for U.S. Facebook users to claim their portion of a massive $725 million lawsuit settlement, with the deadline set for this Friday.
that Facebook users are being called to claim a share in a record-breaking $725 million settlement, a repercussion of the notorious Cambridge Analytica scandal. Facebook , has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit, and eligible users have until Friday, August 25, at 11:59 p.m. PT to stake their claim.The lawsuit dates back to 2018 and centers around allegations that Facebook allowed third-party companies, including Cambridge Analytica, unauthorized access to user data.
The settlement covers an estimated 250-280 million people who used Facebook between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022. If you used Facebook within this timeframe, you’re eligible to apply for a share of the $725 million. However, there are some exceptions. Facebook employees, legal representatives, and “alleged co-conspirators” are not eligible to apply.
Applications can be submitted through the Facebook user privacy settlement website. For those who prefer the old-fashioned way, postal applications are also accepted but must be postmarked by the Friday deadline. If all eligible U.S. Facebook users apply for their share, each person would only receive around $3 dollars. However, with a significant percentage of users who aren’t even aware of the settlement, the payouts may be considerably larger.You should have had an active U.S.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Facebook users have days left to file claim for share of $725M settlementFacebook users have only a few days left to file a claim for their share of a $725 million payout from the Meta-owned company's data privacy settlement.
Read more »
Could you get a piece of a $725 Facebook settlement? What you need to file a claim as deadline approachesEarlier this year, the guidelines for the $735 million Facebook settlement were expanded to include even more users. But how much you could receive, and what you’ll need in order to file a claim depends on several factors.
Read more »
Facebook users have until Aug. 25 to file claim for lawsuit settlement money — what to knowIf you're hoping to get any money from a $725 million Facebook lawsuit settlement, you have until Friday to file a claim.
Read more »
Facebook privacy settlement deadline this weekThe deadline to file a claim in the $725 million class action settlement against Facebook parent company Meta is this week.
Read more »
Deadline to apply for Facebook settlement days awayTime is running out for Facebook users to get their share of the company's $725 million settlement over privacy violations. The deadline to submit a claim is this Friday. Hugh Langley, a senior correspondent for Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the payouts.
Read more »
Facebook users have only days left to file claim for share of $725M settlementEligible users are automatically part of the settlement unless they choose to opt out and receive no payment.
Read more »