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New Mexico judge fines Meta $25B for privacy violations, surpassing FTC's 2019 penalty.

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22 Oct 2026
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New Mexico judge fines Meta $25B for privacy violations, surpassing FTC's 2019 penalty.

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion for misleading Facebook users about privacy in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, far exceeding the $5 billion FTC fine in 2019. The ruling implicates CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg personally, highlighting that the violations were central to Facebook's business model. Meta is appealing the decision, and the penalty is tied up with interest until resolved. Despite the large fine, Meta's strong revenue growth and market value suggest it can absorb the cost, though ongoing legal challenges could impact future profits.

Meta Platforms Inc shares are trading at USD 653.24 on Pluang, down 6.35% in the last day. The stock's market cap stands at $1.78 trillion, with a 32% sell and 68% buy order activity mix. These figures are current as of Oct 22, 2026 21:21 WIB.

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