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US Citizens, Act Now to Claim Your Share from Facebook's $725M Settlement Fund

 Facebook's $725M Privacy Settlement Fund Now Open for US Claims In a recent development, Facebook users in the US can now apply for their share of a $725M privacy-case settlement. The legal action alleged that the social-media company, owned by Meta, shared 87 million users' data without their consent via third parties such as Cambridge Analytica. The allegation dates back to 2018 and remains one of the highest-profile data-privacy scandals. Although Meta has denied any wrongdoing, they have agreed to the settlement. Eligibility and Claim Process US Facebook users who had an account between 24 May 2007 and 22 December 2022 can claim their share of the settlement, with an estimated 250-280 million people eligible. Claims can be filed on the settlement website or by mail, providing necessary information such as name, address, date of birth, Facebook handle, contact details, and payment information. Claimants can opt for various payment methods, and the deadline to claim is 25 Au