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Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)

The Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) requires organizations to acquire consent prior to collecting a person’s biometric data for commercial purposes.

 

Illinois Supreme Court ruling to clarify legal harm of biometric collection procedure violations

A suit against Six Flags Entertainment Corp. for violating the consent requirements of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is…

 

Chicago weighing special rules for businesses to use facial recognition for security

Chicago is considering amending its municipal code to allow businesses licensed by the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to collect and…

 

Informed consent violations alleged in two new suits filed under Illinois’ biometric regulation

A sustainable lighting equipment company and medical supply manufacturer and distributor are the latest companies to be hit by potential…

 

Two more potential class action suits filed under Illinois biometrics law

Proposed class-action law suits have been filed under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) against both fingerprint door-lock maker U-Tec…

 

Wendy’s faces potential class action suit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act

Burger chain Wendy’s is the latest employer to be hit with a potential class-action suit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy…

 

KeyMe accused of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act

A class action lawsuit has been filed against KeyMe Inc. for allegedly violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, Cook…

 

Insurance companies argue no obligation to defend clients in biometric privacy suits

Two insurance companies have told a California federal court that their coverage of software company Omnicell Inc. does not cover…

 

BIPA lawsuit against United quashed and new suits filed as harm criteria is clarified

A potential class action suit filed by a former employee of United Airlines under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)…

 

Facebook faces allegations of privacy violations and manipulating consent for facial recognition

Facebook is facing criticism for its reintroduction of facial recognition for the platform’s European users earlier this year, The New…

 

Privacy groups urge Illinois Supreme Court to rule for plaintiff definition of harm in BIPA suit

A coalition of privacy advocacy groups have filed an amici curiae brief urging the Illinois Supreme Court to rule that…

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