Texas Biometric Data Lawsuit Settlement: Meta Agrees to $1.4 Billion

• The state of Texas reached a settlement agreement with Meta for $1.4 billion to resolve a lawsuit.
• The personal biometric data of Facebook users was unlawfully used by the platform's owner.
• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the suit against Meta in 2022.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday that Facebook has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit over the use of biometric data by users.

In 2022, a suit was filed by Paxton accusing Meta of unlawfully capturing and utilizing biometric data of millions of Texas residents, who had uploaded photos and videos on Facebook.

The attorney general's office announced on Tuesday that the settlement with Meta, which had been accused of storing billions of biometric identifiers without customers' consent, is the largest legal settlement ever obtained as a result of a single statement.

Paxton stated that this historic settlement showcases our dedication to standing up to the world's largest technology companies and holding them responsible for breaking the law and infringing on Texans' privacy rights.

Paxton stated that any misuse of Texans' personal information would result in legal consequences.

A spokesperson for Meta stated that they are pleased to resolve the matter and look forward to exploring future business investments in Texas, including potentially developing data centers.

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