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CyberAdviser
BIPA Amendment Enacted
By Lexi Chapman, Kelsey Fayer, Gregory P. Szewczyk
On August 5, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2979, significantly amending the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). This update represents a considerable decrease in the…
Inside Class Actions
Illinois Enacts BIPA Amendment Limiting Violation Accrual
By Lindsey Tonsager, Libbie Canter
On August 2, 2024, Illinois’ governor signed into law S.B. 2979, a significant amendment to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The bill states that an entity that, in…
Byte Back
BIPA Amendment Bill Signed into Law
By David Stauss [Former Attorney]
Keypoint: The amendment limits claims and updates the definition of written release. On August 2, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed SB 2979 into law. The bill amends the Illinois…
Regulatory Oversight
2024 Mid-Year Review: State AGs Shaping Regulatory Landscapes
By Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Team, David Dove, Timothy McHugh, Bonnie Gill
In 2024, the landscape of state attorneys general (AGs) is poised for significant change, with numerous elections and regulatory actions reshaping priorities and enforcement strategies. This dynamic environment reflects the…
Perkins on Privacy
“Biometric Identifiers Must Identify”: The Ninth Circuit Clarifies the Scope of BIPA
By Susan Fahringer, Lauren Tsuji, Hayden Schottlaender, Emma Roberts
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Zellmer v. Meta Platforms, Inc., on June 17, 2024, affirming dismissal of a putative class action filed under the…
Biometric Privacy Insider
BIPA Amendments + FTC Warns Automakers
Amendments to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Would Dramatically Affect Accrual of Damages The Illinois Legislature approved Senate Bill 2979 (“S.B. 2979”) to amend the Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”). SB…
Class Action Defense Blog
The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 58: Key BIPA Developments In Class Action Litigation
Duane Morris Takeaway: This week’s episode of the Class Action Weekly Wire features Duane Morris partner Jennifer Riley and associate Tyler Zmick with their discussion of significant rulings and developments…
WilmerHale Privacy and Cybersecurity Law
Illinois Legislature Modifies Damages Rule Under BIPA
By WilmerHale Privacy and Cybersecurity Lawyers
On May 16, 2024, the Illinois General Assembly joined the Illinois Senate in approving S.B. 2979, a bill that amends the state’s landmark Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by limiting…
Chicago Business Attorney Blog
BIPA Amended to Limit Damages
Lawmakers Amend BIPA When a class action lawsuit against the fast food chain White Castle teed up what could have been a $17 billion dollar verdict the Illinois Supreme Court…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Marriott Faces Class Action for Alleged Violation of Illinois Biometrics Law
This week Marriott Hotel Services was hit with a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the Illinois' Biometrics Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit alleges that the hotel violated…