The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act is having its moment. At least 32 class action lawsuits have been filed by Illinois residents in state court in the past two months challenging the collection, use and storage of biometric data by companies in the state. This may cause a reassessment of company strategies and development of new defenses in the use of advancing biometric technology.
To Scan or Not to Scan: Surge in Lawsuits under Illinois Biometrics Law
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Lynette Ryan ArceLynette Arce focuses her practice on matters of privacy, cybersecurity, and data breach response. She advises clients on state, federal, and international privacy issues, including risk management and regulatory compliance. She has served both private and public entities across various industries, including education, entertainment, hospitality, retail, and financial services. Read Lynette Arce's full bio.
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Mark E. SchreiberMark E. Schreiber focuses his practice on cybersecurity, data breach response and global privacy coordination. He advises entities facing cross-border data protection, Privacy Shield and related issues, strategic decisions, and investigations. Mark has led numerous multi-national and cross-border matters, including those involving data breaches, and has advised senior management, boards, and special board committees on a variety of investigations, including data breach prevention and response. Mark is a leader of the Firm’s Global Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Read Mark Schreiber's full bio.
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