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

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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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  1. The Hindu
    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…

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  2. The Hindu
    Why 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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  3. The Hindu
    Meta 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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  4. Mint
    Meta 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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