An email notification earlier this week confirmed the approval of a claim in the class action settlement known as In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation. This settlement emerged from various privacy allegations against Facebook (now branded as Meta), particularly relating to the unauthorized data access involving Cambridge Analytica and other entities. Individuals who had a Facebook account between 2007 and 2022 were eligible to participate in this settlement.
A total payout of $38.36 was received via PayPal. Reports indicate that several staff members from The Verge along with their family members also received similar payouts, mostly around $38, though one individual reported receiving approximately $5.
The settlement underscores concerns regarding user privacy and data management practices of large social media platforms. It raises questions about the implications of these payouts for users and the broader issue of privacy in digital environments.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/778472/facebook-gave-our-data-to-cambridge-analytica-and-all-i-got-was-this-38-36