Facebook will soon begin issuing payments to millions of users as part of a $725 million settlement over claims that the social media platform misused user data. The settlement stems from several lawsuits brought on behalf of Facebook users that alleged the company made user data accessible to third-parties without their permission. People in the United States who used Facebook anytime during a 15-year period were eligible to opt in to the settlement back in 2023. Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has denied any wrongdoing in the case, but agreed to a settlement to avoid going to trial, according to the settlement website. Is it easier for Meta to violate privacy policy or fight lawsuits ?
