On August 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which will limit defendants’ exposure to liability on a “per scan” basis and clarify that electronic...more
Recently, Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced the launch of a Texas data privacy and security law enforcement initiative by establishing a new unit focusing on Texas’ privacy laws. The AG’s Office made the...more
8/2/2024
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Background -
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) prohibits companies from collecting, capturing or otherwise obtaining a person’s biometric identifier or biometric information (biometrics) without...more
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is not the only law that governs private entities’ collection, use and storage of biometric data — there are biometric-specific laws in Washington State and Texas;...more
Under the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision in Tims v. Black Horse Carriers, Inc., 2023 IL 127801, individuals now have five years to file claims under any and all subsections of the Illinois Biometric Information...more
Over the last several years, class action lawsuits filed under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) have proliferated. These lawsuits have tended to come in waves: from claims involving consumer-facing...more
Class action lawsuits brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continue to flood court dockets. These cases typically allege failure to comply with various procedural requirements, such as notice...more