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Viewer Question: When will we receive a payout from the Facebook Settlement?

You might be wondering the same thing if you’re one of the millions who joined the settlement.

It looks like you’ll be waiting months if not years.

According to an update posted on the settlement’s website, objectors have filed two notices of appeals.

“Settlement payments cannot be distributed to eligible claimants until the appeals are resolved. The time frame for resolving an appeal can vary widely, and we will know more as the appeals proceed. Based on the current schedule, it is likely that the appeal will not be set for hearing until the first half of 2025 or later. After that, there will be an additional delay before the appeal is decided, and there could be additional proceedings that could further delay the distribution of settlement benefits after the appeal is decided.“

What is the settlement about?

According to a previous NewsChannel 9 article, Facebook’s parent company, Meta, recently agreed to pay $725 million to settle claims it violated users’ privacy by sharing their data with third parties.

While Meta agreed to the payout, the company denies any wrongdoing.

The median payment is expected to be around $30.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Yes, you had until last August to file online or by mail.

This article by the Hill explains who qualified and how many people added their names to the settlement.