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‘Facebook’s wrongdoing’: Why has Meta been fined $25bn in New Mexico?

The tech giant has been accused of misleading users regarding data privacy linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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Meta Platforms has been ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a state judge found the company intentionally misled consumers about the privacy of their data. The ruling cites Meta’s misleading statements in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The court’s decision follows a finding that the tech giant’s claims about data protection were false. The fine reflects the state’s determination that Meta’s conduct violated consumer‑protection laws.

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