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This settlement is closed. The claim deadline was Aug 25, 2023, so you can no longer file a claim. It's shown here for reference — see open settlements you can still claim.

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Facebook (Meta) User Privacy Settlement

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Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026 · details verified against the official settlement notice.

Who qualifies?

U.S. residents who had a Facebook account at any time between May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022. The claim period for this settlement has closed — no new claims are being accepted.

What is this settlement about?

Facebook (now Meta) agreed to a $725 million settlement — the largest U.S. data-privacy class action at the time — resolving claims that it shared users' personal information with third parties, including Cambridge Analytica, without consent. The class covered U.S. Facebook account holders from May 24, 2007 to December 22, 2022. Facebook denied wrongdoing. The claim deadline was August 25, 2023; payments (a pro rata share of the net fund, averaging roughly $30 depending on account age and claim volume) were distributed after final approval. This settlement is closed.

Who's excluded: The claim period is closed. People who did not have a U.S. Facebook account during the class period were not covered.

How to file your claim

  1. 1Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria above.
  2. 2Open the official claim form and enter your contact and payment details.
  3. 3Submit before the deadline and keep your confirmation number.

Important dates

  1. Claim deadline (CLOSED)August 25, 2023
  2. Final approvalOctober 2023

When will payments be made?

The claim window has closed. Approved class members began receiving pro rata payments after final approval (2024). No new claims are accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Can I still file a Facebook settlement claim?+

No. The claim deadline was August 25, 2023 and the claim period is closed. Beware of any site claiming you can still file — check the open settlements below for ones you can still claim today.

Is the Facebook privacy settlement real?+

Yes — it was a real, court-authorized $725 million settlement (In re: Facebook Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, N.D. Cal.), administered by Angeion Group.

How much did the Facebook settlement pay?+

Payments were a pro rata share of the net $725M fund, averaging roughly $30, with more for longer-held accounts. Amounts depended on the total number of valid claims.

Is the Facebook settlement legit?+

Yes. This is a real, court-authorized class action settlement (In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation), administered by Angeion Group. ClaimSensor links only to the official settlement website and verifies every listing against the official administrator — we never collect your claim or charge a fee.

Official sources

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