Did you access your Facebook account at any time between 15 February 2016 and 6 October 2023 from within the UK? If so, you could be owed compensation.
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Overview
A landmark UK competition case could see millions of Facebook users entitled to compensation, following allegations that Meta abused its market dominance and unfairly profited from its users’ personal data.
The claim has been brought by international competition law expert Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, who is acting on behalf of around 46 million UK Facebook users. The total value of the claim is estimated at around £2.1 billion.
Dr Gormsen says Facebook made users hand over large amounts of personal data as the price of using the platform. If you wanted to stay in touch with friends and family, you had little real choice but to accept these terms.
Facebook then used that data to make billions from advertising, without fairly rewarding users for its value. The claim argues this is a breach of UK competition law.
This is an opt-out group claim. That means, if you had a Facebook account during the relevant period and accessed it in the UK, you are treated as part of the claim unless you choose to opt out. If the claim succeeds, compensation would be shared among eligible users (although you may need to register to get your share).
Could you be owed compensation? It only takes a few minutes to find out.
Facebook data misuse claim – at a glance
What do we know about the Facebook data misuse claim?
How it works
Answer a few simple questions to see if you could be included as part of the group claim.
Join the Claim will keep you up to date with any news or further information about the claim.
We will share details of the official claim website, so you can formally register your details.
Latest updates on the Facebook data misuse claim
January 2026
Join the Claim began raising awareness of the Facebook claim to ensure all eligible users get the compensation they deserve if the case wins.
October 2024
The Court of Appeal refused Meta permission to appeal that decision.
February 2024
The Competition Appeal Tribunal approved the case to proceed and made a Collective Proceedings Order, formally certifying the claim.
The full trial is planned for September 2027. We’ll provide more updates on this claim as they occur.
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This case alleges that Meta, the owner of Facebook, abused its dominant position by forcing users to hand over large amounts of personal data in order to access the platform. The claim says Facebook then used that data to generate billions in advertising revenue, without fairly compensating users for its value.
The claim is being brought by international competition law expert Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen, who has been authorised by the Competition Appeal Tribunal to act as the class representative on behalf of UK Facebook users.
You are included if you:
This is an opt-out claim. This means, if you are eligible, you are automatically included in the group action, and could be due compensation. However, you’ll usually need to register your details on the official claim site to receive any money you’re owed. In other words, even though you’re automatically included unless you opt out, you may not get your compensation unless you register on the official claim site.
The total claim is valued at £2.1 billion, but individual compensation amounts have not yet been decided. Any payment would depend on the outcome of the case and how damages are assessed by the Tribunal.
The Competition Appeal Tribunal needs to complete several legal stages before compensation becomes available (and the case may not succeed). This process takes time, but staying informed means you won’t miss key updates.
A group action claim allows people affected by the same issue to take action together. This strength in numbers helps stand up to big organisations.
No. Join the Claim is not a law firm. We explain what the ruling means, help you understand eligibility and signpost you to the official site.
Opt-out claims work differently to other types of legal action. If you are eligible, you are automatically included in the case unless you choose to opt out. There are no costs to be included in an opt-out claim. If the claim succeeds, deductions (if any) would be explained by the law firm responsible for distributing compensation.
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