Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico privacy case tied to Cambridge Analytica

A New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay $25 billion in a privacy lawsuit linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The ruling stems from a trial concerning the company's data‑privacy practices. The case revives financial consequences from the decade‑old scandal.

Why it matters: The massive penalty highlights ongoing legal and regulatory risks for tech firms handling user data.

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