What You Need To Know About The Class-Action Complaint Filed Against Walmart

Last month, a class-action complaint was filed against Walmart under the same legislation that speared a $650 million settlement with Facebook.

Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act prohibits private sector companies and institutions from collecting biometric data -- like unique facial features -- from unsuspecting citizens in the state or online, no matter where the business is based.

Data cannot be sold, transferred or traded. Unlike any other state, citizens can sue for alleged violations, the law states. If a company is found to have violated Illinois law, citizens can collect civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation compounded by the number of people affected and days involved. No state regulatory agency is involved in enforcement.

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