# Meta has strong chance of getting $25 billion New Mexico penalty cut on appeal, experts say

https://mins.news/en/item/110882

- Reuters, 2026-10-22 10:10 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/meta-has-strong-chance-getting-25-billion-new-mexico-penalty-slashed-appeal-2026-10-22/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad9e0fede7d36000197c846

> Legal experts say Meta Platforms has a strong basis to seek a reduction on appeal of the $25 billion penalty New Mexico secured this week in a case arising from allegations that the company mishandled user data.

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