In the latest in a series of setbacks for employers facing claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) (740 ILCS 14 et seq.), the Supreme Court of Illinois held last month that the Illinois Workers’...more
4/5/2022
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Biometric data is becoming increasingly pervasive in our daily lives—we use it to unlock smartphones, gain entry to entertainment venues, access secured locations, and record time and attendance on the job site....more
3/2/2022
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The nation’s latest biometric privacy law will go into effect in New York City this week.
What Is the Ordinance?
New York City’s new biometrics ordinance goes into effect today, Friday, July 9. The ordinance regulates...more
7/13/2021
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Portland, Oregon’s Facial Recognition Ordinance Goes Into Effect January 1, 2021
Companies that do business in Portland, Oregon may need to add one more item to their holiday to-do list: disable face recognition...more