Facebook, Data Breach

German court rules Facebook users can claim money over data breach
A German court ruled on Monday that Facebook users affected by extensive data theft at the platform a few years ago should face only minimal hurdles for obtaining financial compensation. Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled claimants would only have to prove that they were victims of the incident,
Facebook Data Breach Fallout—Millions May Receive Compensation
This ruling represents a seismic shift in how tech companies may be held accountable for data protection failures.
German Court Finds Facebook Must Pay Users for Data Breach, But Less Than Expected
The Federal Court of Justice recognises user rights to non-material damages following a massive data breach but plaintiffs' lawyers are likedly to be disappointed by the amount.
Facebook users affected by data breach eligible for compensation, German court says
A German court said on Monday that Facebook users whose data was illegally obtained in 2018 and 2019 were eligible for compensation. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that the loss of control over one's data online was grounds for damages without having to prove specific financial losses.
Facebook Hit With Court Ruling: German Users to Get Cash for 2018-2019 Data Breach
A German court ruled Facebook must compensate users whose data was hacked in 2018-2019, even without proof of financial loss. Is Meta ready for this?
Supreme Court appears split in Facebook lawsuit tied to data breach
A group of Facebook investors sued in 2018, saying the social media giant gave misleading statements and omitted key information about a data breach.
Germany: Compensation for Facebook data breach victims
Germany's highest civil court has ruled that victims of a Facebook data breach could be entitled to compensation. The ruling could be good news for millions of users, but Facebook's parent company, Meta,
Justices skeptical about Facebook’s data breach disclosure to investors
The justices heard arguments Wednesday in Facebook v. Amalgamated Bank, their first securities case of the year. The case involves the 2015 Cambridge Analytica-Facebook data breach, and considers whet
German Court Sides With Facebook Users In Data Case
A top German court ruled Monday that Facebook users whose data was illegally accessed and distributed online can claim compensation, in a landmark decision potentially affecting thousands of other cases.
Meta’s Meltdown: German Court Ruling Threatens Massive Payouts Over Data Breach
Meta faces potential claims from German users after a court ruling on a 2021 data breach affecting 500 million users worldwide.
Supreme Court hears Facebook’s bid to toss shareholder suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal
They shareholders lawsuit claims the company unlawfully withheld information from investors about a 2015 data breach ...
US Supreme Court mulls Facebook bid to escape securities fraud suit
The U.S. Supreme Court grappled on Wednesday over a bid by Meta's Facebook to scuttle a federal securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders who accused the social media platform of misleading ...
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Educational Institutions and Cloud Providers Grapple with Data Breach Challenges
A series of recent cybersecurity breaches reveals significant vulnerabilities within educational and technology institutions, ...
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Facebook users eligible for data breach compensation: German court
Germany's Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that Facebook users whose data was illegally accessed in 2018 and 2019 are ...