Meta must pay New Mexico $25 billion, its biggest fine ever, for deceiving users about Facebook privacy
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
A court ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion because a jury decided Meta lied to users about their privacy on Facebook. This is the largest fine ever against the company that owns Facebook.Key Facts
- A judge ruled that Meta must pay a $25 billion fine to New Mexico.
- The fine is because Meta was found guilty of misleading users about privacy on Facebook.
- This is the biggest fine Meta has ever received.
- The New Mexico Attorney General said the ruling sends a strong message to tech companies.
- The case highlights state efforts to hold big tech firms accountable for user privacy.
- Meta has introduced new rules for kids on its platforms, including age checks, but some critics say those rules are not enough.
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