Second Round of Facebook Settlement Payments Begins for Eligible Users

Meta Platforms Inc. is set to distribute a second round of payments from a $725 million class action settlement regarding unauthorized access to user data. This follows an initial payout in September 2025, where 15.7 million users received checks. The settlement class includes U.S. users active between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022. The second payment distribution, approved by a California court, will start on June 9, 2026, and is expected to last for about four weeks. Eligible users must have cashed their first payment to qualify for the second round. Approximately $100 million remains for distribution, with estimates suggesting payouts will range from $4.67 to $7.32 based on the duration of account activity. The lawsuits stemmed from allegations that Facebook allowed third parties to access user data without consent, particularly highlighted by the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Key Points: • Meta is distributing a second round of payments from a $725 million settlement. • Eligible users must have cashed their first payment to qualify for the second payout. • Payments will begin on June 9, 2026, and are expected to vary between $4.67 and $7.32.