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BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed settled a $9 million class action over alleged sharing of user video viewing data with Facebook in violation of privacy laws.
ClosedUnited States-wideClaim status: Closed on November 5, 2024Payout: $8No longer claimable
About this settlement
Alleged unauthorized sharing of video viewing data with Facebook by BuzzFeed websites.
This settlement resolves claims that BuzzFeed shared user video viewing information with Facebook without consent, violating federal privacy laws. Eligible BuzzFeed account holders and newsletter subscribers who accessed videos on BuzzFeed and related sites during the specified period may receive $8 each.
Who qualifies
- BuzzFeed account holders or digital newsletter subscribers.
- Accessed a video on buzzfeed.com, huffpost.com, tasty.com, or complex.com.
- Access occurred between May 16, 2021 and Nov. 10, 2023.
$8
Claim status: Closed on November 5, 2024