The Facebook $725 million privacy settlement got the final approval on October 10, 2023, and payments are expected to start in July or August 2024. By August 25, 2023, about 17 million users had filed claims. Now, each person who made a claim will get around $30.
Facebook Settlement Check
500,000 people have had their claims rejected from the $725 million Facebook privacy settlement. The rejection emails were sent due to possible errors in the user information.
If your claim was rejected, you have 10 days to appeal. The settlement is still waiting for final approval, with estimated payments of around $30 for those who qualify.
Claimants of Facebook’s $725 million settlement will get a payout through various options like Zelle, prepaid Mastercard, Venmo, PayPal, or a physical check.
The settlement administrator, Angeion Group, promises to start sending out payments once any potential appeals are settled. People who were Facebook users in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, are eligible for a cash payment from the settlement.
| Payout Date | July/August 2024 (Approximately 360 days after final approval) |
| Settlement Amount | $725 million |
| Claim Deadline | August 25, 2023 |
| Final Approval Date | October 10, 2023 |
| Objection Deadline | July 26, 2023 |
| Review Hearing Date | September 7, 2023 |
| Distribution Date | July/August 2024 |
| Link to appeal a Rejection | Click Here |
| Web-portal | facebookuserprivacysettlement.com/ |
If you applied for the $725 settlement by August 25, 2023, you’re part of the group involved in the case called In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation (Case No. 3:18-md-02843-VC).
Facebook Settlement Payout Date
The Facebook settlement payouts are expected to start around 360 days after final approval, as estimated by Judge Vince Chhabria.
Since the final approval was given on October 10, 2023, the payouts are likely to happen in July or August 2024. However, the exact date for the payments hasn’t been announced yet.
People who submitted valid claims by the August 25, 2023 deadline will receive their payments through their chosen method once all the legal steps are completed.
Just a note: The September 7 hearing was part of the process, and the October 10 hearing was when the court officially approved the $725 million settlement.
Facebook $725 Settlement Important Dates
Key dates for Facebook’s $725 million class action privacy settlement are as follows:
- July 26, 2023: This was the last day for users to voice any objections to the settlement terms, giving them a chance to share their concerns with the court.
- August 25, 2023: Facebook users had until this date to submit a Claim Form to be eligible for a cash payment, which is expected to be around $30.
- September 7, 2023: A hearing was held on this date to review the settlement terms, consider any objections, and decide whether to give final approval.
- October 10, 2023: The United States District Court for the Northern District of California officially gave final approval to the settlement on this date.
- July/August 2024: Settlement payments are expected to be distributed around this time, roughly a year after the final approval, with payouts starting in July or August 2024.
Facebook Settlement Amount
If you were one of the 17 million people who filed a claim in the Facebook privacy case before August 25, 2023, you could receive about $30 from a $725 million settlement. This money will be shared among everyone who submitted a valid claim. Payments will be sent out through the method you chose, such as Zelle, prepaid Mastercard, Venmo, PayPal, or a physical check.
Who are eligible to get the Facebook Settlement Money?
Anyone living in the United States who used Facebook between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, had until August 25, 2023, to claim a settlement.
If you submitted a valid claim by the August 25, 2023 deadline through https://facebookuserprivacysettlement.com/, and it was approved by the Settlement Administrator, you would receive an average of $30.
How to appeal for Facebook Settlement Rejection?
If you want to update your information in the Facebook privacy settlement claim or appeal a rejection, follow these simple steps:
- Go to the Facebook settlement website at facebookuserprivacysettlement.com.
- Look for the option that says ‘SUBMIT CLAIM’ and click on it. You’ll be taken to a new page.
- Enter your Claim ID and Confirmation Code in the spaces provided, then click ‘Submit’.
Once you’re logged in, you can update your details or appeal a rejection.