Australian Facebook Users Can Claim Part of $50M Privacy Settlement Now

Over 311,000 eligible Australian Facebook users can claim from a historic A$50 million privacy settlement with Meta Platforms, marking a significant moment in data protection efforts.

• Australian Facebook users can apply for a share of a A$50 million compensation fund, the largest ever for a breach of privacy in Australia, until December 31, 2025.
• This settlement follows similar payouts in the United States, where issues related to Facebooks privacy practices, including the Cambridge Analytica data breach, have gained significant attention.
• Meta Platforms mobile app has faced scrutiny over its handling of user data, prompting legal action and resulting in compensation efforts for affected users in Australia.