If you’re a Facebook user in the United States, here’s some news you won’t want to miss. Until this Friday, you have the chance to grab a piece of a massive $725 million privacy settlement that Meta, Facebook’s parent company, agreed to pay last year.
The whole story began in 2018 when a major scandal erupted involving Cambridge Analytica, a British consulting firm linked to Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. This firm managed to access the personal data of around 87 million Facebook users, mainly from the US.
The settlement covers almost every Facebook user in the US who had an account anytime between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022. The surprising part? Even if you’ve deleted your Facebook account, you can still claim your share from this settlement.
But time is ticking. To ensure you don’t miss out, you must submit your online claim before this Friday, exactly at 11:59 p.m. P.T. If you prefer to mail your claim, make sure it’s postmarked by Friday to count.
How can I apply for the Facebook settlement
Step 1: Are you a US Facebook user who joined between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022? If yes, you’re eligible to claim. Head to facebookuserprivacysettlement.com to fill out your application.
Step 2: Once the settlement administrator gives the thumbs up to your claim, you need to know that this means you’re giving up the right to sue the Defendant in a separate lawsuit regarding the same issues covered by this settlement.
How much money will you receive?
This part is a bit tricky. The exact amount is still up in the air. It depends on how many users, like you, submit their claims. More claims mean the pie gets divided into smaller slices.
When can you expect your money?
According to the settlement website, the final approval hearing is set for September 7. Once the green light is given, the distribution of payments will kick off without delay.
Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers. If you were a part of Facebook’s user base during that timeframe, it’s time to get your share of the settlement. Take action now and secure what’s rightfully yours. Your deadline is approaching quickly!
