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How the IWCA Impacts BIPA Claims
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is a law concerning the protection of biometric data. The BIPA requires companies collecting biometric information to establish a policy and obtain a written release from its employees prior to collecting and using this information. The BIPA is the only statute of its kind with a private right of action. Under the BIPA, individuals may sue for violations and recover monetary damages. More
Recent State Biometric Privacy Bills Put Spotlight On Federal Regulation
New York And Maryland Propose BIPA-Like Biometric Privacy Bills
New York Assembly Bill 27—introduced on January 6, 2021—seeks to amend the New York general business law in relation to biometric privacy. Similarly, Maryland House Bill 218—introduced on January 13, 2021—proposes biometric privacy regulations on private entities in Maryland. More
The Article III analysis for BIPA claims takes a new turn
Last month, the Seventh Circuit issued a highly anticipated ruling concerning Article III standing for claims brought under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
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BIPA Class Action Trends to Watch in 2020
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is the only biometric privacy statute in the country with a private right of action. In the last two years, litigation under BIPA has dominated privacy law headlines. There are hundreds of BIPA class action lawsuits pending in Illinois state and federal courts, with new filings each week. More
New York’s Newly-Enacted SHIELD Act May Prove To Be Sword To Unprepared Businesses
New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the “SHIELD Act”) took effect on March 21, 2020. The Act expands existing state breach notification requirements and imposes specific data security protections for covered businesses that own or license the private information of New York residents, regardless of whether those businesses are based in New York. The Act also broadens the definition of “private information” to include new types and combinations of data. More
Washington’s New State Facial Recognition Law May Signal a New Norm for Technology Providers
On March 31, 2020, Washington Senate Bill No. 6280 (the “Act”) became law, codifying one of the most detailed facial recognition regulations in the country. The Act regulates state and local government agencies in Washington using or intending to develop, procure, or use a facial recognition service but also includes important considerations for companies designing this technology. More