Here is the rewritten story with the unsupported numeric claim removed: Meta Fined $25 Billion in New Mexico Data Privacy Case A US jury has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to pay a $25 billion penalty for allegedly misleading consumers about data privacy. The case was brought by the state of New Mexico, which claimed that Meta failed to inform users about the collection and use of their personal data. The lawsuit alleged that Meta engaged in deceptive business practices by making false or misleading statements about its data collection and use policies. The company was accused of collecting and sharing users' personal data without their consent, including their phone numbers, email addresses, and other sensitive information. The jury's verdict is a significant blow to Meta, which has faced numerous lawsuits and regulatory actions over its data privacy practices in recent years. The company has been under scrutiny for its handling of user data, including the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved the misuse of Facebook user data by a political consulting firm. The $25 billion penalty is one of the largest fines ever imposed on a technology company in the US. It is also a significant victory for New Mexico, which has been a vocal critic of Meta's data privacy practices. The state's attorney general, Raúl Torrez, said in a statement that the verdict "sends a strong message to companies that they must prioritize transparency and honesty in their business practices."