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Facebook Settlement Claim 2026 — Data Breach, Cambridge Analytica & Privacy Cases

Last Updated: April 2026

Facebook — now Meta — has faced some of the largest privacy and data breach settlements in history. From the Cambridge Analytica scandal that exposed 87 million users' data, to Illinois BIPA biometric face-scanning violations worth $650 million, to ongoing data breach claims from multiple security incidents — if you've used Facebook in the past decade, you likely qualify for at least one settlement.

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The $650 Million Facebook Illinois BIPA Settlement

In 2021, Facebook paid $650 million to settle a class action lawsuit in Illinois under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The case alleged that Facebook's "Tag Suggestions" feature — which automatically identified and tagged people in photos using facial recognition — collected and stored biometric identifiers without proper consent. Illinois residents who used Facebook between June 2011 and August 2020 were eligible to file a claim and received approximately $397 each. While the main claims period has closed, Facebook continues to face biometric privacy litigation in other states. If you were an Illinois Facebook user during this period and did not file a claim, related claims may still be proceeding.

Cambridge Analytica — The $725 Million Facebook Privacy Settlement

In 2022, Facebook's parent company Meta agreed to pay $725 million to settle the Cambridge Analytica class action — the largest-ever data privacy settlement in US history at that time. The lawsuit arose from revelations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica harvested data from up to 87 million Facebook users without their knowledge through a third-party quiz app. Facebook users located in the US who had a Facebook account at any time between May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022 were eligible to file claims. Claimants who filed received checks or Venmo/PayPal payments in 2024. Related privacy litigation against Meta is ongoing — check the settlement cards above for currently open claims.

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Facebook Biometric Privacy Settlement
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Simsmetal East $1.48M Pollution Class Action Settlement
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Meta Data Breach and Security Incident Settlements

Beyond Cambridge Analytica, Facebook has experienced multiple security incidents that have generated class action lawsuits. In 2018, a data breach exposed the access tokens of approximately 50 million accounts. In 2021, the data of approximately 533 million Facebook users — including phone numbers and email addresses — was leaked publicly on a hacker forum. Each of these incidents has generated or may generate class action settlement activity. Check the settlement cards above for currently open Meta and Facebook data breach claims with active filing deadlines.

How to File a Facebook or Meta Settlement Claim

Facebook and Meta settlements follow the standard class action claims process. Each settlement has a specific class definition — typically based on when you had a Facebook account and whether you were located in a specific state (some, like BIPA, are Illinois-only). For most Facebook settlements, your Facebook account's approximate creation date and your state of residence are the key eligibility factors. Claim forms are submitted online through the official settlement administrator. For any currently open Meta privacy settlements, check the cards above for deadlines and direct links to official filing forms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

US Facebook users with accounts at any time between May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022 were eligible for the $725 million Cambridge Analytica settlement. If you had a Facebook account during that period and did not file a claim before the August 2023 deadline, the window has closed. Sign up for alerts to be notified of the next major Facebook/Meta settlement.
The $650 million Facebook Illinois BIPA settlement paid approximately $397 to each eligible claimant. Eligibility required being an Illinois resident with a Facebook account between June 7, 2011 and August 19, 2020. The exact amount varied based on final claims volume and attorneys' fees.
Meta faces ongoing privacy and data breach litigation. Check the settlement cards above for currently open claims with active filing deadlines. New Facebook and Meta settlements open regularly as cases work through the court system. Subscribe to free alerts to be notified when new settlements become available.
For most Facebook privacy settlements, no documentation of individual harm is required. The class definition is based on account status and location (for BIPA) during the class period. You simply confirm you had a Facebook account during the relevant time window. For data breach settlements involving documented identity theft losses, you can file a higher claim tier with evidence.

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