A New Mexico jury has ruled that Meta misled Facebook users regarding how their personal data was being accessed, marking a significant legal victory for privacy advocates. The verdict follows allegations that the company failed to fully disclose the extent of third-party access to user information. Legal experts suggest this case could set a precedent for future accountability in tech companies’ data handling practices. The decision underscores growing scrutiny over transparency in digital privacy policies.
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
