Were you on Facebook 10 years ago? You may be able to claim part of this $50 million payout

Abstract

Right now, more than 311,000 Australian Facebook users can apply for a slice of a A$50 million compensation fund from tech giant Meta-the largest ever payment for a breach of Australians' privacy. But the clock is ticking. Even if you're eligible, you only have until December 31 2025 to make your claim. Similar payouts have already begun in the United States. From who's eligible, to how to make a claim, to how much the eventual payout might be: here's what you need to know.

Keywords: Australia, privacy, data protection, Meta, Facebook, Cambridge Analytica, Settlement