Why was Meta ordered to pay a $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained

What was Facebook’s controversial ‘friend sharing’ feature? What is the Cambridge Analytica scandal? How did Facebook respond to the controversy? What was the New Mexico court’s verdict? What was Meta’s response?
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The HinduWhy was Meta ordered to pay a $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained
What was Facebook’s controversial ‘friend sharing’ feature? What is the Cambridge Analytica scandal? How did Facebook respond to the controversy? What was the New Mexico court’s verdict? What was…
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The HinduWhy does Meta have to pay a $25 billion penalty? | Explained
The $25 billion penalty is the largest fine Meta has ever faced for its conduct, and represents a tremendous victory for the U.S. state of New Mexico — even if it is symbolic
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The HinduMeta ordered to pay $25 billion to New Mexico in Cambridge Analytica case
"This ruling... makes it all but impossible to do business in the state of New Mexico," Meta said in a statement
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MintMeta Platforms ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico consumer data protection case
New Mexico accused Meta of misleading Facebook users about who could access their personal data, how the company dealt with hate speech and misinformation, and other internal policies
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