Time has just about run out to get in on the $90 million class action settlement Facebook has agreed to following claims it illicitly tracked users across other websites. If you used the social media site back in 2011, you could be eligible for a payout -- but the deadline is just before midnight tonight. Show
Plaintiffs in Davis v. Facebook alleged that Meta's flagship company knew it violated privacy, communications and wiretap laws -- and its own customer contracts -- when it traced logged-out users to external sites that had Facebook's "Like" button on them. In June, a California district court gave preliminary approval for a class action settlement -- one including the multimillion-dollar payout and a promise that Facebook would delete any improperly collected data. Following tonight's filing deadline, final approval for the settlement will be determined at an Oct. 27 hearing. What is Facebook accused of in the data-tracking case?The plaintiffs allege that Facebook tracked people's activities on external websites, even when they were signed out of their Facebook accounts, by installing cookies on users' computers. In a 2011 suit filed in US District Court in San Jose, California, they claimed such monitoring violated the Federal Wiretap Act, the Stored Electronic Communications Act and the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, among other statutes. That year, Facebook disclosed that it personalized content by placing cookies onto users' computers that remained active even when they were logged out. The company told CNET at the time that it quickly removed uniquely identifying data from post-logout cookies and that it didn't store or use data from cookies for tracking. But according to the lawsuit, "This admission came only after an Australian technology blogger exposed Facebook's practice of monitoring members who have logged out, although he brought the problems to the defendant's attention a year ago." Facebook parent Meta Platforms didn't respond to a request for comment though, according to the settlement, it "expressly denies any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever."  The 2011 suit alleges Facebook's use of cookies violated the Federal Wiretap Act and other laws. blackred/iStock/Getty ImagesWhen is the deadline to file a claim in the Facebook settlement?The deadline to file a claim is Sept. 22, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The deadline to decline the settlement and reserve the right to file your own legal claims passed on Sept. 12. Who is eligible to receive money in the Facebook settlement?US Facebook users who, between April 22, 2010, and Sept. 25, 2011, visited websites that displayed the Facebook "Like" button are eligible to be recipients, or "class members," in the case. The claims administrator, Angeion, has already emailed eligible class members. If you received a personalized notice in the mail or via email, go to the claims site and enter the Notice ID and Confirmation Code you were provided with. If you believe you're eligible but weren't contacted, you can also file a claim on your own. How much money could I receive?How much individual class members get in the settlement depends on how many people file valid claims. According to the settlement website, "no settlement class member will receive a greater, or lesser, payment than any other settlement class Member." The court has scheduled a final approval hearing on Oct. 27, 2022, when it will consider whether the $90 million settlement is "fair, reasonable, and adequate." In 2021, Facebook agreed to a $650 million settlement to a suit that alleged it broke Illinois' biometric laws by collecting and storing users' physical characteristics without their consent. Nearly 1.6 million Facebook users in the state each received $397 payouts. When will Facebook settlement checks go out?After the court makes a final decision about the settlement on Oct. 27, payments are typically required to be distributed within 90 days. But there may be appeals that delay the process. "It is always uncertain whether appeals will be filed and, if so, how long it will take to resolve them," according to the settlement site. "Settlement payments will be distributed as soon as possible." A new Facebook security program has been causing account issues, some users say. (Photo Illustration by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images)
by: John Clark Posted: Aug 31, 2022 / 03:17 PM CDT Updated: Aug 31, 2022 / 03:20 PM CDT (WTVO) — Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has proposed to settle a new $90 million class action lawsuit accusing it of violating users’ privacy by tracking
their movements across other websites, without their permission. The Davis v Facebook lawsuit alleged the company was aware that it violated privacy, communication and wiretap laws by tracking users who had logged out of Facebook when they visited other sites that had a Facebook “Like” button on them. Facebook later disclosed that it sent personalized content to its users by placing cookies on their devices that remained active even after they had logged out. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Facebook was profiting from the sale of users’ data, and that constituted a breach of privacy causing economic harm. According to the settlement terms, Facebook “expressly denies any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever.” Who is eligible? Facebook users who, between April 22, 2010, and September 26, 2011, visited non-Facebook websites that displayed a Facebook Like button, are eligible for a payment from the settlement. How can I file a claim? A claim can be submitted online here, or download the claim form here, no later than September 22nd, 2022. The court is scheduled to have a final hearing on October 27th, 2022, to consider whether the $90 million settlement is “fair, reasonable, and adequate.” Can you still apply for Facebook lawsuit?The deadline to file a claim is Sept. 22, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The deadline to decline the settlement and reserve the right to file your own legal claims passed on Sept.
Who qualifies for Facebook settlement?You must submit a claim form to qualify for a payment. Anyone who submits a valid claim form by September 22, 2022, can receive settlement money — if their form is approved by the Settlement Administrator.
Can I still join the class action lawsuit?In general, you don't need to do anything to "join" a class action. If your legal rights are affected by a class action, you usually will only need to get involved once the case settles.
Is There a current Class Action lawsuit against Facebook?VERIFY dug up the court records for that case and found it was indeed a class action suit that has been ongoing for roughly a decade, accusing Facebook of improperly tracking people's data even after they left the site. In early 2022, the lawyers who brought the suit and Meta Platforms, Inc.
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