Do you qualify for a portion of the $90 million Facebook settlement?
CHICAGO - A settlement has been reached in a new $90 million class action lawsuit against Facebook, meaning you may qualify — once again — to collect a portion of the money.
Are you owed a payout in a $90 million Facebook lawsuit?
If you're a U.S. Facebook user, you may be owed a payout as part of a new $90 million Class Action Lawsuit against the company.
How long did it take to settle the Facebook lawsuit?
“Facebook and the Class Representatives spent more than five years in Court fighting this case,” the settlement website reads. “Shortly before trial, both sides agreed to a settlement. The Settlement gives Class Members guaranteed payments now whereas in a trial, Class Members might get nothing or might get payments only years from now.
Did Facebook settle a $650 million lawsuit over facial recognition?
In June, the company agreed to a $90 million settlement stemming from accusations that it tracked users onto other sites even after they logged off Facebook. Earlier this year, it settled a $650 million class action case claiming Facebook's facial recognition scans violated Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act.
How do I receive money from a lawsuit on Facebook?
You can submit your claim form online at www.FBInternetTrackingSettlement.com or download the claim from the website and mail it. If your claim is approved, you will give up the right to sue on your own. You can choose to opt-out of the settlement and receive no payment.
Who qualifies for Facebook settlement?
If you are a person who, between April 22, 2010 and September 26, 2011, inclusive, were a Facebook User in the United States who visited non-Facebook websites that displayed the Facebook Like button, you may be eligible for a payment from a Class Action Settlement.
When can I expect my Facebook settlement?
When will your settlement check arrive? Facebook class action update: “The Settlement Administrator began sending settlement payments to class members on May 9, 2022. It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments.
Is it too late to claim Facebook settlement?
The deadline to file a claim form was November 23, 2020. If you did not file a claim by that date — even if you are an Illinois Facebook user, and meet the above above criteria—you are not a Class Action Member, and you will not receive a payout.
How do I check my claim status on Facebook?
From your account, go to Orders > Disputes to view your active, pending and closed claims. From the dashboard, you can filter by status or dispute.
How do I get my $400 from Facebook?
You must have filed a claim form by November 23, 2020 to receive a payout. If you do not remember whether you filed, or if you think there has been a mistake, you can contact one of the following: Settlement Administrator: 1-844-799-2417. Edelson PC, lawyer appointment to the case: 1-866-354-3015.
Did Facebook send out settlement checks?
Facebook denies it violated any law. UPDATE: The Settlement Administrator began sending settlement payments to class members on May 9, 2022. It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments.
Why are people getting checks from Facebook?
Here's how you may get one. The free money from Facebook comes from a law in Illinois that is called the Biometric Privacy Act, which basically prevents companies from selling, storing, or collecting biometric data such as fingerprints or face scanning without obtaining consent from the user.
Did Facebook send out settlement checks?
Facebook denies it violated any law. UPDATE: The Settlement Administrator began sending settlement payments to class members on May 9, 2022. It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments.
Why are people getting checks from Facebook?
Here's how you may get one. The free money from Facebook comes from a law in Illinois that is called the Biometric Privacy Act, which basically prevents companies from selling, storing, or collecting biometric data such as fingerprints or face scanning without obtaining consent from the user.
Is FB Internet tracking settlement legit?
A viewer asked us if an email about a class-action settlement with Facebook is real. We can VERIFY it is. Here's how to know if you qualify for payment.
What does the Facebook lawsuit settlement provide?
If the settlement is approved by the court, Meta will establish a $90M ($90,000,000.00) fund to pay all valid claims, as well as notice and administration expenses, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and service awards.
How much will my Facebook lawsuit payment be?
The total amount distributed shall be the fund and any interest earned, less costs. You can choose to be paid via prepaid MasterCard, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, or direct deposit into your bank account.
How do I Know If I'm Eligible to Be Part of the Class Action Lawsuit?
Person who, between April 2010 and Sept. 2011 were a Facebook user in the United States, AND
How Will I Be Notified If I'm a Class Action Member?
The release states that the claims administrator has begun to send out "personalized notices" via email and mail, notifying eligible Class Members with instructions on how to file claims.
I Think I'm an Eligible Class Action Member. How Do I File a Claim?
If you did not receive a personalized notice indicating you are an eligible Class Member, but you believe you should be included, you can still file a claim.
When Will I Receive My Payout?
According to the claim's administrator, here's the timeline on what happens next, and when payouts are expected to begin:
I'm an Illinois Facebook User. Am I Part of the Class Action Lawsuit?
According to the settlement website, Facebook's records were used to identify certain Class Members.
Is There a Way I Can Check to See if I Am Part of the Lawsuit, and if I Will Get a Payout?
According to the settlement website, “Facebook users located in Illinois for whom Facebook created and stored a face template after June 7, 2011” are eligible for a payout.
How Much Are the Checks For?
According to the settlement website, final checks are in the amount of $397.
What the Illinois Facebook Lawsuit Says, and How Facebook Responded
According to the Settlement Administrator, "Facebook users in Illinois sued Facebook claiming that its “Tag Suggestions” feature and other features involving facial recognition technology, violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Facebook settlement check
This umpteenth Facebook scandal stems from a law in Illinois called the Biometric Privacy Act. A Chicago news article explains that, because of the law, “companies are not allowed to collect, store, or give out biometric data, which includes things like face or fingerprint scans, without first giving notice and obtaining personal consent.”
When will your settlement check arrive?
Facebook class action update: “The Settlement Administrator began sending settlement payments to class members on May 9, 2022. It will take about two weeks to finish mailing the checks and processing the electronic payments. If you are expecting a payment but haven’t yet received it, we ask that you wait until mid-June before making an inquiry.”
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Andy Meek is a reporter who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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