Electronics and Technology
Meta Technology CompanyAbout
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Important information
- Government Actions:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:Texas AG/Meta Platform
On February 14, 2022, the Texas Attorney General filed suit (case #22-0121) against Meta Platform, Inc. (Facebook) for capturing and using the biometric data of millions of Texans without properly obtaining their informed consent to do so from 2004 to current, in violation of Texas Business and Commission Code 503.001.
The suit alleges that the company repeatedly captured biometric identifiers without consent, along with disclosing the identifying information to other entities, and failing to destroy the captured identifiers within a reasonable time knowingly violating the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
On July 30, 2024, Meta entered into an agreement and is ordered to pay $1.4 billion dollars to settle the matter.
About This Business
Facebook is an American online social media and social networking service based in Menlo Park, California.
Products and Services
Years in Business: 13
Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/1/2012
- Business Started:
- 7/1/2012
- Business Started Locally:
- 7/1/2012
- Business Incorporated:
- 12/15/2004
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- Workplace
- Facebook (Formerly)
- Related Businesses:
- Whatsapp Inc.
- Business Management:
- Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO
- Number of Employees:
- 17000
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO
Additional Information
- Business Categories
- Electronics and Technology, Social Media Marketing
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