Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of FB location tracking lawsuit

Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

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A lawsuit filed by Meta Platforms Inc. against Facebook's parent company for

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allegedly violating users' privacy by secretly following their movements on their smartphones was settled for $37.5 million.

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It addressed concerns that Facebook had gathered information from users whose mobile devices had Location Services disabled,

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in violation of both California law and its own privacy policy.

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Users said that despite not wanting to share their whereabouts with Facebook,

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the firm nonetheless deduced their locations based on their IP (internet protocol) addresses and

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sent them customised advertisements.

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In accepting the settlement, Meta denied any wrongdoing.

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When contacted for comment on Tuesday, it did not react right away.

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In November 2018, the lawsuit was launched.

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According to settlement papers, plaintiffs' attorneys may ask for up to 30% of the Monday deal as legal expenses.

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