A jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico, found that Meta Platforms misled residents regarding its Facebook data collection and privacy practices. The case stems from the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting controversy and could expose the company to substantial civil penalties. Jurors determined that Meta violated the state's Unfair Practices Act through deceptive statements about user data protection.
Because New Mexico opted out of broader nationwide settlements over the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the state was able to bring its own statutory claims directly to trial. While statutory maximums point to an astronomical penalty figure, any final financial award will depend on subsequent judicial determinations and likely appeals.
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Chinese coverage focuses on the sheer scale of the potential $219 billion fine and Meta's numerous violations under state law.
Mentions less about the details of the two-week courtroom trial proceedings.
Indian coverage emphasizes the jury verdict and the history of the 2021 lawsuit linked to Cambridge Analytica's access to user data.
Does not detail the calculation or exact multibillion-dollar figure of potential state statutory fines.
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