Yes, facebookuserprivacysettlement.com is a legitimate website. It is the official site for the In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation class action settlement.
This lawsuit, stemming from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, resulted in a $725 million settlement from Meta (Facebook’s parent company) for allegedly sharing user data without permission.
Key Details About the Settlement:
Eligibility:
- The settlement covers anyone in the United States who had a Facebook account between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022.
Claim Deadline:
- The deadline to file a claim was August 25, 2023. New claims can no longer be submitted.
Payment Status:
- After a lengthy appeals process, the court granted final approval, and payments are currently being distributed to approved claimants in batches over a period of approximately 10 weeks.
Payment Amount:
- The amount you receive depends on how long you were an active Facebook user during the eligibility period and the total number of approved claims. Payouts for longer-term users will be higher.
How to Verify:
If you filed a claim, you should receive an email from “Facebook User Privacy Settlement Administrator” (from the email address donotreply@facebookuserprivacysettlement.com) about 3-4 days before your payment is issued.
If you have questions about your specific claim, you can find contact information for the settlement administrator on the official website.
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