Meta ordered to pay $25 billion over user privacy violations

At a glance

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties following a lawsuit over its data privacy practices.1 2 3 7 8
The legal action centered on how Facebook handled user data during the Cambridge Analytica scandal.1 2 3 6 7
A jury determined that the company deceived and misled consumers regarding privacy policies.2 3 5

A judge in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties tied to the Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal.1 2 3 7

The judgment concluded a state lawsuit alleging that the company misled Facebook users about how their personal information was protected.2 3 5 8

A jury found that the social media giant had deceived consumers about its privacy policies.2 5

The penalty represents one of the largest financial punishments ever imposed against the tech firm.3 4 7

Where sources agree

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion8 of 8
Penalties stem from New Mexico privacy lawsuit6 of 8
Case is tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal5 of 8
Jury found company misled users about privacy3 of 8

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