Meta’s $100M Facebook Privacy Settlement: Second Payouts Begin
By Varun Mittal
Meta begins a second round of $100 million in payouts for the Facebook Privacy Settlement this month. Eligible claimants will receive additional compensation.
Meta Platforms Inc. is preparing to initiate the second phase of payment distributions linked to the Facebook Privacy Settlement. This new round of payments, slated to begin this month, involves an additional payout of $100 million for eligible claimants.
Facebook Privacy Settlement Background
The privacy settlement addresses long-standing concerns regarding Facebook’s data handling practices. The current disbursement represents a continuation of the legal resolution process, following an initial round of payments to affected users.
Eligibility and Payment Details
Claimants who have previously been deemed eligible for compensation from the Facebook Privacy Settlement should monitor for information regarding their qualification for this additional payout. Specific details concerning the individual payment amounts and the precise criteria for eligibility for the $100 million fund are expected to be released as the distribution commences.