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Meta Ordered To Pay $25 Billion To New Mexico In Data Case
Meta was ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in a data case related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Key points
- A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a Cambridge Analytica case.
- New Mexico accused Meta of misleading users regarding personal data access, internal policies, and the handling of hate speech.
- Meta previously agreed to pay $18 billion to settle similar claims brought by 48 other states.
Why it matters. The ruling could impact Meta's ability to do business in New Mexico and follows other multi-billion dollar settlements regarding user data and social media harms.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion to the state following a jury finding that the company deceived users in a case related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Meta described the ruling as a "tax on speech" and stated it makes doing business in New Mexico nearly impossible. The company expressed confidence that it will prevail on appeal.
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Meta Ordered To Pay $25 Billion To New Mexico In Data Case
Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion in a case involving the Cambridge Analytica scandal and user data privacy. New Mexico alleged that Meta misled Facebook users regarding who could access personal data and how the company handled hate speech. In a statement, Meta claimed the ruling makes it nearly impossible to conduct business within the state. The case centers on internal policies and the transparency of data sharing.