The number of biometric privacy class actions continues to skyrocket, with the decade-old Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) continuing to pose the greatest threat to companies. To minimize their risk, businesses must implement heightened awareness of the current and anticipated laws, be aware of the technical requirements, be vigilant with respect to compliance, and be aggressive in defending against litigation. The plaintiffs’ class action bar has shifted its focus to biometric privacy class actions. Companies, therefore, must proactively monitor their compliance with emerging privacy laws.
Public Services, Infrastructure, TransportationĪs more and more states seek to expand biometric privacy protection, plaintiffs begin to explore new claims under these legislative schemes.
