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Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in Cambridge Analytica Case
Meta faces $25 billion fine for privacy violations in New Mexico court ruling.
In brief
Meta faces $25 billion fine for privacy violations in New Mexico court ruling. Meta must pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury found Facebook deceived users over privacy and content moderation. Originally reported by Dw.
New Mexico sues Meta
New Mexico refused to settle with Meta over privacy claims after Facebook deceived 2.1 million residents.
“New Mexico refused to settle with Meta”
Jury finds Facebook liable
A jury ruled Facebook violated New Mexico consumer protection laws with 43 million violations.
“A jury found Facebook liable for over 43 million violations”
Meta ordered $25 billion
Meta must pay $25 billion (around €22.5 billion) to New Mexico after jury verdict.
“Meta was ordered to pay $25 billion to the US state of New Mexico”
Funds for education
New Mexico will use Meta's payment to fund education for the next 100 years.
“We may have paid for the construction of schools for the next 100 years”
What it means
Meta must pay $25 billion to New Mexico after jury found Facebook deceived users over privacy and content moderation.
