Meta has opened registrations for a payment program for individuals impacted by the Cambridge Analytica matter.
The $50 million payment program is part of an enforceable undertaking the Australian Information Commissioner accepted from Meta Platforms late last year.
Contact the independent administrator of the scheme to submit a claim, or if you have questions about the payment scheme. They can be contacted at www.facebookpaymentprogram.com.au.
The OAIC does not have a role in administering the scheme.
Scam warning
Individuals should be aware that scammers may use this announcement to falsely elicit information. If you receive a call from anyone offering to help you with a payment or refund, hang up immediately.
Never give personal information to anyone calling you out of the blue; never give access to your computer or bank account; and never click on a link in a text message, or open an attachment in an email, if you were not expecting the text or email.
If you have given information to a scammer or lost money, contact your bank immediately. Report scams to Scamwatch.
