You Won Money From Facebook? Don't Spend It All on Zuck Bucks Just Yet!
Hold onto your virtual horses, Illinois Facebook users! Remember that whole privacy kerfuffle a few years back? Well, guess what? It turns out Mark Zuckerberg isn't quite as tight-fisted with his digital dollars as we thought. Facebook agreed to cough up a whopping $650 million to settle a lawsuit alleging they weren't exactly playing fair with your biometric information.
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So, How Much Cash Money Are We Talking About?
Now, before you start planning your vacation to the Metaverse (please don't!), the final payout depends on how many people file claims. But some back-of-the-napkin math (emphasis on napkin) suggests you could have walked away with around $435 after three rounds of distributions. Not bad for a little privacy snafu, right?
But wait! There's more! (cue the cheesy game show music)
This settlement was all about that fancy facial recognition software Facebook uses. Remember that time you got tagged in a photo you never even saw? Yeah, that. Illinois has a law saying companies gotta get your permission before messing with your biometric data, and Facebook, well, let's just say they weren't exactly following the rules.
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Facebook: Champions of Privacy...ish?
Look, we're not saying Facebook is suddenly all sunshine and rainbows when it comes to your data. But hey, a payout this size is a pretty good sign they're taking things a bit more seriously. Maybe.
Moral of the story? Keep an eye on your privacy settings, folks. And who knows, maybe next time a social media giant messes up, you'll be the one laughing all the way to the bank (or, more likely, redeeming it for some sweet, sweet in-app purchases).
FAQ: Your Burning Facebook Settlement Questions Answered (Finally!)
How do I know if I'm eligible for a payout?
Tip: Keep the flow, don’t jump randomly.
Unfortunately, the deadline to file a claim has already passed. But hey, there's always the next privacy fiasco!
How much money did everyone else get?
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The final amount each person received depended on the number of claims filed. But like we said before, estimates suggest it was around $435.
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How can I protect my privacy on Facebook?
There are a bunch of things you can do! Check your privacy settings regularly, be mindful of what information you share, and consider using a privacy-focused browser extension.
Is this the only Facebook settlement out there?
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Nope! There have been other settlements in different states, but the Illinois one was one of the biggest.
Should I spend my Facebook settlement money on a lifetime supply of Zuck Bucks?
...Maybe not.
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