Biometrics privacy

[Brandond]

So i worked for A in R illinois and they were being sued for biometrics privacy or something like that. It was 1000 dollars per violation per hand scan. It said contact a lawyer. Im lost on whats going on

 

[Zigner]

So i worked for A in R illinois and they were being sued for biometrics privacy or something like that. It was 1000 dollars per violation per hand scan. It said contact a lawyer. Im lost on whats going on

It looks like it's still in the courts.

 

[quincy]

So i worked for A in R illinois and they were being sued for biometrics privacy or something like that. It was 1000 dollars per violation per hand scan. It said contact a lawyer. Im lost on whats going on.

What is going on is apparently A. in R. Illinois is being sued over privacy issues.

A. should probably contact an attorney.

Here is a link to the Electronic Frontier Foundation that explains the potential privacy issues with biometrics: https://www.eff.org/issues/biometrics

 

[Zigner]

What is going on is apparently A. in R. Illinois is being sued for privacy invasion.

A. should probably contact an attorney.

A & R both have attorneys

OP wants to get in on the (class-) action

 

[quincy]

A & R both have attorneys

OP wants to get in on the (class-) action

Did he say that somewhere?

Here is a link to Barnes v. Aryzta: https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20171221896

I didn't realize this was something already in the courts. Brandond can contact the lawyer who is handling the case for Barnes.

 

[Zigner]

Did he say that somewhere?

Here is a link to Barnes v. Aryzta: https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20171221896

I didn't realize this was something already in the courts. Brandond can contact the lawyer who is handling the case for Barnes.

Not specifically, but only because he didn't know how to say it. He wants to get his "... 1000 dollars per violation per hand scan", which is what the class-action suit is suggesting.

 

[quincy]

Not specifically, but only because he didn't know how to say it. He wants to get his "... 1000 dollars per violation per hand scan", which is what the class-action suit is suggesting.

I see.

It is generally the case that, if you receive notice that you have been identified as a (potential) member of a class action lawsuit and you do not opt out (perhaps wanting to pursue on your own a personal suit against the defendant), you are a member of the class action and could receive a nominal amount in compensation should the plaintiffs win the suit. The amount you receive is unlikely to be much, as class actions are less about compensation for the class members and more about forcing change through monetary penalties/fines.

The Plaintiffs are seeking declaratory judgment that defendant violated the Illinois Biometrics Information Privacy Act (BIPA), injunctive and other equitable relief, statutory damages under BIPA, attorney fees and costs, and any other relief the Court deems reasonable and just.

The Defendant's affirmative defenses include statute of limitations; doctrines of laches, estoppel, waiver, ratification and/or acquiescence; assumption of risk; good faith and substantial compliance; implicit consent by plaintiffs.