Jon Henshaw

If you were dumb like me and used to have a Facebook account anytime between May 24, 2007 through December 22, 2022, you can submit a claim to get money from Facebook from a settlement over privacy. I was a user from 2006-2018 and was very happy to complete this form.

https://www.facebookuserprivacysettlement.com/#submit-claim

In re: Facebook, Inc. Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation

If you were a Facebook user in the United States between May 24, 2007, and December 22, 2022, inclusive, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a Class Action Settlement.

Apr 20, 2023 at 1:40amWeb
Show threadJon HenshawApr 20, 2023

More details on The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/19/23689775/facebook-meta-cambridge-analytica-data-privacy-trump

Facebook owes us $725 million: here’s how to get your cut

American users who had active Facebook accounts between May 24th, 2007, and December 22nd, 2022, may be able to receive a payout as a part of a class action settlement related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

The Verge
Show threadBlake Ashley Jr.Apr 20, 2023
@jon
Took me 2 minutes flat to sign up. Highly recommend people take a look!
Show threadJon HenshawApr 20, 2023
This is what it felt like when I deleted my Facebook account 5 years ago.
Show threadricardo Apr 20, 2023
@jon for anyone wondering, this is legit. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/yes-this-facebook-class-action-settlement-is-legitimate/
Yes, $725M Facebook Class Action Settlement Is Legitimate

About 250 to 280 million Facebook users are eligible to receive funds from the proposed class action settlement.

Snopes
Show threadocdtrekkieApr 20, 2023
@jon As an Illinois resident, I got $300 from the Facebook BIPA settlement, and I'm waiting for similar from Google Photos. Retaining these accounts is basically worth it for the class action payouts at this point.
Show threadJoe Hall Apr 20, 2023
@jon Just filled it out! Can't wait to get those zuckerberg buckerbergs!! 💶 💰
Show threadJon HenshawApr 20, 2023
@joe I'm just thankful they're not trying to pay in Diem tokens.
Show threadit's B! Cavello 🐝Apr 20, 2023
@jon I find it super sketch that there isn’t a more centralized trustworthy place for settlement info. Like you can just create fake settlements and harvest people’s data, if you want.
Show threadJon HenshawApr 20, 2023
@b_cavello it's definitely worth doing a search first to verify. If you do it for this one, you'll find it was covered fairly well by trusted media outlets, and they all included links to the site.
Show threadit's B! Cavello 🐝Apr 20, 2023
@jon yeah, I have seen this one around, but I think this is a bigger issue. (Also the fact that the privacy policy on this one includes collecting your data for promotions feels… kinda gross)
Show threadbenschwarzApr 20, 2023
@jon “dumb and in the USA” is the requirement. I was also lacking in judgement, but did so from
Australia… so no zuckerbucks for me.
Show threadJon HenshawApr 20, 2023
@benschwarz if I ever make it to Australia again, I will share in my zuckerbucks and buy you a beer 🍻
Show threadbenschwarzApr 20, 2023
@jon just wait til you see how expensive beer is here 😅
Show threadScenarioApr 20, 2023
@jon Done, thanks.