Facebook will have to compensate thousands of users after losing a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, today some wonder if they can access compensation in Mexico.
In 2018 it was revealed that Facebook exposed the personal data of around 50 million users. According to investigations, Cambridge Analytica, which collaborated in the campaign of Donald Trump, used online games, hosted on Facebook, to attract users, who, when entering its services, provided them with their data.
After this information was made public, a class action lawsuit was filed against the company for misuse of data. And Zuckerberg had to appear in court in the United States, where he accepted responsibility for the leaks.
Finally, Meta agreed to make a million-dollar payment to its users who were affected. The Facebook settlement involves paying $725 million for giving third parties access to users’ private data.
From the outset we tell you that if you are a Facebook user from Mexico, you are not entitled to any compensation, since the case was in the United States. But if you are someone who lived or lives in the American Union, we will tell you what are the steps to follow so that you can obtain the payment.
In order to access the compensation, it is necessary to fill out a form on the website
The form will ask you for the following information:
The page clarifies that the personal information provided will be used solely for the purpose of the agreement.
- Full name
- Address
- telephone
Payment will be made via Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Direct Deposit or Zelle.
The deadline to submit this Claim Form is August 25, 2023 at 11:59 pm. It is recommended to add the email. [email protected], to your contact list, so that the response arrives in your inbox and not as spam.
Only people who resided in the United States and were Facebook users between May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022 will be eligible for this compensation.
2023-04-27 08:43:26
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