In a split decision, the Illinois Supreme Court recently clarified that a new claim accrues under Illinois’ Biometric Information and Privacy Act (BIPA) with each scan or transmission that violates BIPA. This long-awaited...more
New York City’s recently enacted biometric privacy law took effect July 9, 2021. While the law is vague as to exactly who must abide by certain subsections, it is undoubtedly consumer-focused. However, even if employers...more
2021 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking year for employment litigation topics, and Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is no exception. State and federal appellate courts in Illinois are poised to decide...more
Illinois’ stringent Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has spawned a slew of recent single-plaintiff and class actions with large potential damages. Increasingly, employers use biometric data for timekeeping, security,...more