A report by the Web3 Foundation estimates that major technology companies monetise personal data collected from users in the UK, with earnings attributed to individual users reaching up to £194,000. The outlets summarising the study say companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Meta and Alphabet extract value from personal data that helps power targeted services and advertising, and in some cases supports other data-driven activities. One figure reported is that these firms can earn up to around £1,000 per year from a single user’s data, while the overall study calculation is described as producing a maximum value of £194,000 per user. The articles also describe the broader claim that powerful tech companies collect and monetise personal information at scale as part of how the internet operates. The reports focus on the study’s estimates and the concept of monetisation, without detailing the specific methodology in the provided summaries or describing any company-specific admissions or regulatory findings. The findings are presented as study results rather than confirmed revenues.