New Mexico Jury Finds Facebook Liable for Deceiving Users About Privacy

A New Mexico jury found Facebook liable for over 43 million violations of state consumer protection law, ruling it misled users about data protections after the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The judge will set penalties on Oct. 1, with the state seeking up to $5,000 per violation — potentially over $200 billion.

• Jury found over 43 million violations of state law
• State seeks up to $5,000 penalty per violation
• Case stems from Cambridge Analytica and 87 million profiles
• Judge to decide penalties at Oct. 1 hearing