Facebook takes on class action lawsuits, reaches settlements over privacy

Top Class Actions’s website and social media posts use affiliate links. If you make a purchase using such links, we may receive a commission, but it will not result in any additional charges to you. Please review our Affiliate Link Disclosure for more information. (Photo Credit: greenwish _/Pexels) Facebook lawsuits overview:  Who: Facebook and Meta Platforms have been involved in a handful of recent lawsuits, class action lawsuits and settlement agreements, as well as an investigation.  Why: The lawsuits and settlement agreements address issues concerning data privacy and tracking. The investigation concerns the effect of social media on mental health. Where: The lawsuits, settlements and investigation affect consumers nationwide. Facebook and its parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., made headlines last month due to their involvement in several lawsuits and settlement agreements, as well as a lawsuit investigation.    The issues concerning Facebook and Meta include data privacy and the effect of social media use on mental health. Meta asks for dismissal of Pixel patient tracking claims In a motion filed last month, Meta asked a federal court in California to dismiss claims the company uses its Facebook Pixel tracking device to unlawfully collect millions of hospital patients’ private data.  Meta contends
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