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Meta agreed to a $51 million Facebook settlement to resolve claims sponsored stories utilized user information without consent.
The Facebook sponsored stories settlement benefits residents of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Newfoundland and Labrador who had a Facebook account registered to their real name or an identifiable self-image as a profile picture and whose real name, identifiable picture or both Facebook used in a sponsored story between Jan. 1, 2011, and May 30, 2014.
According to the class action lawsuit, Meta violated Canadian privacy laws by using real names and identifying photos in sponsored stories. Plaintiffs in the case claim that they did not give consent for this information use.
Facebook is a social media website Meta operates.
Meta hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $51 million to resolve the class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Facebook settlement, class members can receive cash payments of up to $200. Payments may be reduced from this maximum amount if enough claims are filed with the Facebook sponsored stories settlement.
There is no exclusion deadline for the settlement. The deadline for objection was March 11, 2024.
The final approval hearing for the Facebook settlement is scheduled for March 13, 2024.
To receive a Facebook sponsored stories settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Aug. 20, 2024.
Who’s Eligible
Residents of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba or Newfoundland and Labrador who had a Facebook account registered to their real name or an identifiable self-image as a profile picture and whose real name, identifiable picture or both Facebook used in a sponsored story between Jan. 1, 2011, and May 30, 2014
Potential Award
$200
Proof of Purchase
Facebook user name
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
08/20/2024
Case Name
Douez v. Meta Platforms Inc., Case No. S-122316, in the Canada Supreme Court of British Columbia
Final Hearing
06/14/2024
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
FacebookSettlement@MNP.ca
Class Counsel
BRANCH MACMASTER LLP
MICHAEL SOBKIN LAW CORPORATION
Defense Counsel
OSLER, HOSKIN AND HARCOURT LLP
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