An Illinois privacy law that was the basis for a large class-action settlement against Facebook is now the basis of a class-action suit against Target.
, accusing the Minnesota-based retailer of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, a law meant to prevent companies in Illinois from collecting"biometric" data like facial recognition from consumers without written consent., filed March 11 in a Cook County Court, alleges Target's surveillance systems"surreptitiously" collects biometric data on customers without them knowing.
BIPA, passed in 2008, says companies in Illinois are not allowed to collect, store or give out"biometric data," which includes things like face or fingerprint scans, without first giving notice and obtaining personal consent. The act also requires companies to specify how the information would be retained, and when it would be destroyed.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyAccording to the suit, Target's"advanced system of electronic surveillance" includes operating 14 investigation centers as well as two forensic labs to"enhance video footage and analyze finger prints." While intending to detect shoplifters, the system also captures customers faces every time they enter or leave the property, the suit alleges.
"There are numerous instances of former Target employees detailing its facial recognition system circulation on the internet as well," the lawsuit said, referencing aThe suit intends to seek $5,000 for"each and every intentional reckless violation" of the law, or statuary damages of $1,000 for any violation found to have been committed negligently. It also intends to collect attorneys fees and other litigation expenses.
, resulting in a $650 million settlement. More than a million Illinois Facebook users received checks for nearly $400 each as part of the case.Chicago Weather
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