( October 3, 2025, 09:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A mass claim against Meta over the release of personal data will begin on Oct. 10, the Federation of German Consumer Organizations said Thursday. More than 14,000 Facebook users are seeking damages after the company allegedly released their names, email addresses, and other data in 2021, it said in a statement on Thursday. The Higher Regional Court in Hamburg will open the case next week by addressing procedural issues, such as the jurisdiction.Statement follows (in German). ...
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