New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
NPR Technology·March 24, 2026·fine
The jury agreed that Meta engaged in "unconscionable" trade practices that unfairly took advantage of the vulnerabilities of and inexperience of children. Jurors found there were thousands of violations, each counting separately toward a penalty of $375 million.
Linked Fines
| Company | Date | Regulation | Amount (USD) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms | 2023-05-22 | GDPR | $1,296,000,000 | transfer |
| Meta Platforms | 2022-09-05 | GDPR | $437,400,000 | Failure to comply with data processing principles |
| Meta Platforms | 2019-07-24 | FTC Act Section 5 | $5,000,000,000 | consent |