Meta shares fall 3.33% after New Mexico jury finds Facebook users were misled on data safety rules
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Meta shares fell after a New Mexico jury found the company misled Facebook users on data safety rules tied to the Cambridge Analytica era. With more than 43 million alleged violations, the judge's upcoming decision on civil fines (up to $5,000 per violation) and potential independent safety audits increases tail-risk to margins and operational flexibility, amplifying legal and regulatory overhang for the stock.
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Meta Platforms lost a New Mexico court case tied to the 2016 Cambridge Analytica scandal, after a jury found it misled Facebook users about its data safety rules and content moderation, with more than 43 million violations cited. The ruling could lead to large civil penalties, with state law allowing fines of up to $5,000 per violation. Meta has previously faced major New Mexico and multistate payouts, including $567 million in a child safety case and an agreement to pay up to $17 billion to settle youth addiction claims across 47 states. Following the news, META shares fell 3.33% on Friday to close at $751.66.
