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Texas Attorney General Reaches Largest-Ever Biometrics Settlement with Meta

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On July 30, 2024, a Texas state court issued an Order finalizing the largest-ever biometrics settlement, between the Texas Attorney General and Meta for a staggering $1.4 billion. The settlement resolves a longstanding civil...more

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Texas Attorney General’s Office Zeroes In on Data Privacy and Entities Using Biometric Data

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

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Texas Attorney General Announces First CUBI Settlement

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Keypoint: The Texas Attorney General reached a $1.4 billion settlement with Meta over its alleged violations of Texas’ biometric privacy law. On July 30, 2024, the Texas Attorney General announced that it has reached a $1.4...more

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The State AG Report – 12.21.2023

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Rite Aid Settles Allegations its Facial Recognition...more

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Rite Aid Settles Allegations its Facial Recognition Technology Harmed Consumers

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The FTC settled with Rite Aid Corporation and an affiliated entity (together, “Rite Aid”) to resolve allegations that the retailer violated the FTC Act by failing to take reasonable measures to prevent harm to consumers when...more

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State AG Updates: Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Kansas, Florida, Rhode Island and AG Coalitions

In this edition of Faegre Drinker’s State Attorneys General Update, we discuss: • The Colorado AG’s $4 million settlement with two credit unions related to auto loan GAP fees...more

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New York AG Scrutinizes Madison Square Garden Facial Recognition Technology Banning Attorneys

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In January 2023, New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG), seeking information about its use of facial recognitional technology to prohibit ticketholders...more

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State AGs, Federal Regulators Gather to Discuss Tech Competition, ESG, Privacy, and More

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Last week, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) held its annual Capital Forum in Washington, DC, which provided AGs, AG staff, and private sector attendees the opportunity to engage with each other as well as...more

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Lessons from the Texas Biometric Data Action Against Google

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On October 20, 2022, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton brought suit in Texas district court against Google for alleged violations of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (“CUBI”). The petition claims that...more

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Rip Van Wrinkle: The Grandfather of Biometric Laws Awakens

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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

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