News Brief: Meta’s $50M Australian Privacy Payout
Summary
Over 311,000 Australian Facebook users can claim part of a record $50 million compensation fund from Meta, stemming from the Cambridge Analytica data scandal. Claims close December 31, 2025.
Key Points
- Eligibility: Had a Facebook account between Nov 2, 2013 – Dec 17, 2015; were in Australia for 30+ days; installed the “This Is Your Digital Life” app OR were Facebook friends with someone who did.
- How to Apply: Apply via the official Facebook Payment Program website administered by KPMG. Beware of scams.
- Payout Options:
- Class 1: For specific, documented losses (e.g., medical costs). Harder to claim, potentially higher payouts.
- Class 2: For general concern/embarrassment. Easier to claim, likely smaller, fixed payout.
- Timeline & Amount: Final payout amounts are not predetermined. Payments are expected around August 2026. The final individual payout depends on the number of successful claimants.
新闻简报：Meta向澳大利亚支付5000万澳元隐私赔偿金
总结
超过31.1万名澳大利亚Facebook用户可以从Meta公司获得创纪录的5000万澳元赔偿基金的一部分，该赔偿源于剑桥分析数据丑闻。申请截止日期为2025年12月31日。
关键点
- 申请资格：在2013年11月2日至2015年12月17日期间拥有Facebook账户；在该期间于澳大利亚停留超过30天；安装了”This Is Your Digital Life”应用 或 是安装了该应用用户的Facebook好友。
- 如何申请：通过由KPMG管理的官方Facebook支付计划网站申请。谨防诈骗。
- 赔偿选项：
- 类别1：针对具体的、有文件证明的损失（如医疗费用）。申请难度大，潜在赔偿额更高。
- 类别2：针对因数据泄露引起的普遍担忧或尴尬。申请更简单，赔偿额可能较小且固定。
- 时间线与金额：最终赔偿金额尚未预先确定。预计支付时间为2026年8月左右。个人最终获得的赔偿金额取决于成功申请者的总数。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-27/facebook-meta-privacy-breach-claim-payout/105937290