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Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in penalties over the Cambridge Analytica scandal

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A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in penalties for over 43 million violations of state unfair practices law. This ruling represents the largest legal penalty Meta has received in 2026, following a September jury verdict that found Meta misled consumers about data protection and misinformation prevention. The case originated from a 2021 complaint regarding Cambridge Analytica's data harvesting practices. The verdict highlights significant legal consequences for social media platforms, though the full scope of the violation remains detailed in the original report.

Key points

• Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in penalties for over 43 million violations of New Mexico's unfair practices law.
• The ruling occurred in September 2026 after a jury found Meta misled consumers about data protection and misinformation prevention.

Context

Meta faces multiple legal challenges in 2026, with this New Mexico judgment being the largest penalty received that year. The case arose from a 2021 complaint alleging Cambridge Analytica harvested user data, though the specific details of the violation are limited to the provided text.

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Evidence is limited to the New Mexico court ruling and a 2021 complaint; full scope of violations and additional penalties are not detailed in the source.

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