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Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement in Texas biometric data lawsuit

The lawsuit by Texas against Meta involved the Facebook owner's capture and use of biometric data from photos and videos without authorization.

The suit, filed by Paxton in 2022, accused Meta of capturing and using biometric data of millions of Texas residents — which was contained in uploaded photos and videos on Facebook — without legally required authorization. "This historic settlement demonstrates our commitment to standing up to the world's biggest technology companies and holding them accountable for breaking the law and violating Texans' privacy rights," Paxton said in a statement. A spokesperson for Meta told CNBC, "We are pleased to resolve this matter, and look forward to exploring future opportunities to deepen our business investments in Texas, including potentially developing data centers."

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