Essentially, a lot of people filed lawsuits claiming that Facebook (now Meta) sold users' data about themselves and their friends without users' knowledge or consent. What's more, it was also alleged that Facebook neither properly monitored nor enforced third-party use of users' data.The lawsuit stems from an April 2018 Facebook blog post stating that roughly 87 million users' data was "improperly shared." Users' information was accessed by several third parties, as well as Cambridge Analytica, which was exposed as using this information to gather data on voters for several Republican candidates and campaigns, including President Donald Trump's 2016 race against Hillary Clinton, CBS News reported. Facebook was previously fined $5 billion for the breach.The individual plaintiffs consolidated their lawsuits over the alleged improper use of their data in the class action suit In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation. Meta denies any wrongdoing and responsibility in the case, despite settling the case.
How Do I Get My Settlement from Facebook?
The sum you receive from the 2025 Facebook settlement will depend on how many months you had an active Facebook account within the period of May 24, 2007 to Dec. 22, 2022. The longer you had an active account, the more money you'll get.That said, don't expect to get Mark Zuckerberg-level rich off of this: The smallest payments will be a meager $4.89 for users who didn't have active accounts for very long and a mere $38.36 for the maximum for users who had active Facebook accounts for the entire 15-year-and-seven-month duration.Related: How to Really Spend Less Time on Social Media
How Do I Check My Facebook Payout Status?
According to the settlement website, payouts began the week of Sept. 7, 2025, and will continue through the next 10 weeks.
Why Didn't I Get Paid From the Facebook Settlement?
If you have an approved claim and the payout window has passed (10 weeks from Sept. 8, 2025), contact info@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com with your claim ID to get your payment sorted out (or at least find out why you didn't receive one).
When Can I Expect My Facebook Settlement Check?
The law can often move very slowly, and this case was settled all the way back in September 2023! That said, payouts for approved claims began the week of Sept. 7, 2025, and will continue for about 10 weeks thereafter.
How Much Will I Get from Facebook?
The duration of your Facebook account activity from between May 24, 2007 and Dec. 22, 2022, will determine the size of your payout, with more money going to longer-term users. Minimum payments are $4.89; payments cap at $38.36. The average payment is about $29.43.
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