Some Facebook users will receive a second round of payments under a $725 million privacy class-action settlement involving Facebook parent company Meta. The case involves allegations that Facebook shared users’ private data with it Thousands Third parties such as advertisers and data brokers
Facebook data privacy case
As noted in a CBS News report, a prime example related to the case is Cambridge Analytica, which used Facebook data for political campaign analysis. The lawsuits cover a long period from May 24, 2007, to December 22, 2022. Meta reportedly denies any wrongdoing or legal liability in the case. The settlement agreement was formally approved in 2023, and all appeals were completed in May 2025.
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The first round of payments will begin in September 2025 to eligible users. In the first payment, the average user receives approximately $29 to $30, depending on usage and claim details. Yahoo Finance said that of about 250 million eligible users, only about 19 million actually received payments in the first round. Approximately $169 million of the settlement was used to cover legal and administrative expenses.
Second payment details
The second payment is now being sent out because some funds from the first round of checks that didn’t cash have been returned and are being reallocated. The second distribution is only available to those who have already submitted an application claim by the August 25, 2023 deadline.
If the user gets the first pay They will then automatically qualify for the second time without having to apply again. The second payment is expected to be smaller, around $5 to $7, as it will come from remaining funds. The second round of payments will begin on June 9, 2026 and last approximately four weeks.
Eligible users will receive an email reminder 3 to 4 days prior to payment with the subject line “Facebook User Privacy Settlement – Second Distribution.” Authorities are also warning users to beware of scams, saying fraudulent emails or messages may try to trick people by claiming to speed up settlement payments. Officials are making it clear: If you’re eligible, you’ve already filed a claim and likely received your first payment last year, as noted in Yahoo Finance’s report.
