In December 2022, Facebook parent company Meta agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive privacy lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that Facebook had violated users’ privacy by sharing their data with third parties without their consent.
As part of the settlement, Facebook users in the United States who had an account between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive, are eligible for a cash payment. The amount of each payment will vary depending on how long the user had a Facebook account and how many claims are filed.
Who is eligible for a payment?
To be eligible for a payment, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have been a Facebook user in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive.
- You must have submitted a valid claim by the deadline of August 25, 2023.
How much will I get paid?
The amount of each payment will vary depending on how long the user had a Facebook account and how many claims are filed. However, Facebook has estimated that the median payment will be around $30.
When will I receive my payment?
Facebook expects to start distributing payments in early 2024. However, the exact date will depend on when the settlement is finalized and how many claims are filed.
How do I claim my payment?
To claim your payment, you must submit a valid claim by the deadline of August 25, 2023. You can submit a claim online or by mail.
To submit a claim online, visit the following website:
https://www.fbinternettrackingsettlement.com/submit-claim.php
To submit a claim by mail, send the following information to:
Facebook Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 2118 Faribault, MN 55021-2118
- Your name and address
- Your Facebook email address
- The dates you used Facebook
- Your phone number (optional)
What are my other options?
In addition to receiving a cash payment, you may also choose to participate in a non-monetary relief program. The non-monetary relief program will offer Facebook users more control over their privacy and data.
Conclusion
If you are a Facebook user in the United States who had an account between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive, you are eligible for a cash payment from the Facebook privacy lawsuit settlement. To claim your payment, you must submit a valid claim by the deadline of August 25, 2023.
FAQs
Q: How do I know if I’m eligible for a payment?
A: To be eligible for a payment, you must have been a Facebook user in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive. You can check your Facebook account settings to see when you created your account.
Q: How much will I get paid?
A: The amount of each payment will vary depending on how long the user had a Facebook account and how many claims are filed. However, Facebook has estimated that the median payment will be around $30.
Q: When will I receive my payment?
A: Facebook expects to start distributing payments in early 2024. However, the exact date will depend on when the settlement is finalized and how many claims are filed.
Q: How do I claim my payment?
A: To claim your payment, you must submit a valid claim by the deadline of August 25, 2023. You can submit a claim online or by mail.
Q: What are my other options?
A: In addition to receiving a cash payment, you may also choose to participate in a non-monetary relief program. The non-monetary relief program will offer Facebook users more control over their privacy and data.
Q: Where can I learn more about the settlement?
A: You can learn more about the settlement on the following website:
https://www.fbinternettrackingsettlement.com/submit-claim.php
References
- [Facebook Privacy Settlement Website](https://www.facebooksettlemen