Biometrics
Illinois Amends BIPA to Limit Liability and Introduce Electronic Signatures
On August 2, Illinois amended the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), reducing the number of violations counted for repeated biometric data collection from the same individual and allowing electronic signatures as a method for obtaining consent. This amendment significantly lowers potential damages in BIPA lawsuits and offers businesses more flexibility in compliance.
Meta's Landmark $1.4 Billion Biometric Data Lawsuit Settlement with Texas
Summary In February 2022, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Meta formerly known as Facebook , alleging that Meta unlawfully captured the biometric identifi
Zellmer vs. Facebook: A Unique Privacy Lawsuit Under Illinois BIPA
Zellmer sued Facebook (now Meta) under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) for privacy violations, similar to the "In re Facebook Biometric Information Privacy Litigation" case, which resulted in a $650 million settlement.
