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Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Against Meta Over Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Meta Platforms Inc's logo is seen on a smartphone in this illustration picture taken October 28, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Overview

  • A privacy lawsuit against Meta by Washington D.C. was dismissed by a court.
  • The suit claimed Meta deceived users by sharing data with Cambridge Analytica and others.
  • The judge said Meta's policies clearly stated how third parties could access data.
  • Meta faces legal issues worldwide over privacy, misinformation and competition.
  • The dismissal was a rare win for Meta regarding the Cambridge Analytica scandal.