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FTC fines Facebook $5bn for making users believe they actually had control over their data

Doctor Syntax Silver badge

No, fines are criminal sanctions, compensation is a civil sanction. They are two separate areas of law. The fact that a fine has been made doesn't prevent users suing, either individually or in bulk if they have a case in law after T&Cs are taken into consideration.

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