Checks for the $725 million Facebook settlement dating back to 2023 have started to be sent out.

But how much can people expect to receive?

The settlement reached with Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. followed a lawsuit that alleged the social media platform made users' data available to third parties without their permission. It also claimed the Facebook did not monitor or enforce third-party access to the data they received.

The average payment amount is approximately $29.43, and the maximum is approximately $38.36, according to court documents.

Administrative and court costs were initially deducted from the overall settlement total, creating a "net settlement fund," from which payments are paid out.

The payment size for each individual ultimately depends on how long e

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