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Cambridge Analytica, Facebook’s ‘friend sharing’ feature, and $25 billion penalty | Explained

Outlet: The Hindu · Published 23/10/2026 03:31 UTC

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    Why was Meta ordered to pay a Cambridge Analytica, Facebook’s ‘friend sharing’ feature, and $25 billion penalty to New Mexico? | Explained

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https://www.thehindu.com/business/meta-ordered-to-pay-25-billion-over-cambridge-analytica-privacy-case/article71614455.ece
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23/10/2026 03:31 UTC
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23/10/2026 03:39 UTC
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