New Mexico jury finds Meta misled residents over privacy claims
A New Mexico jury has ruled that Meta misled state residents regarding data privacy and misinformation handling following a 2021 lawsuit.
Jury verdict on unfair practices
The jury determined the company violated the state's Unfair Practices Act. Lawyers for Meta admitted past mistakes in handling privacy but denied selling user data.
Origins of the legal action
This trial stems from a 2021 lawsuit connected to the Cambridge Analytica scandal involving 50 million users. The state originally accused Meta of unclear privacy settings and false claims about hate speech policies.
Current status of penalties
A judge has not yet decided the fine amount for the violation. Engadget requested a comment from the company regarding this specific decision.
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