Biometric Privacy Laws News
The latest legal news and analysis on biometric privacy laws.
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Apple Faceprints Go to BIPA Jury; Face Crops Ruled Not Biometric
An Illinois federal judge ruled on September 30, 2026 that Apple Photos faceprints can go to a BIPA jury, but held that face crops are not biometric identifiers.
Seventh Circuit Affirms BIPA Exemption for Voice-ID Vendor
The Seventh Circuit ruled Nuance is exempt from Illinois's BIPA under the financial-institution rule for authenticating Schwab customers via voice-ID.
Walmart Sued Under Illinois Biometric Law Over AI Phone System That Allegedly Captures Callers' Voiceprints
A proposed class action filed July 28, 2026 alleges Walmart's AI phone system captures callers' voiceprints without consent, in violation of Illinois BIPA (740 ILCS 14).
Seventh Circuit Revives BIPA Suit Over Gunnar's Virtual Try-On, Narrowing the Health Care Exemption
The Seventh Circuit revived a BIPA suit against Gunnar Optiks, ruling its virtual try-on face scans appear aesthetic, not medical, so the health care exemption cannot win dismissal.
Clearview AI Settlement Vacated by Seventh Circuit, Sent Back to District Court
The Seventh Circuit vacated approval of the Clearview AI biometric privacy class settlement on July 13, 2026, citing inadequate class representation. Here is what happens next.
Google Nest Doorbell Facial Recognition Lawsuits: Bystander Faceprint Claims Filed in California
Two proposed class actions, filed June 29 and July 1, 2026 in N.D. Cal., allege Google's Nest 'Familiar Face Detection' scans bystanders' faces without consent.
Illinois Woman Sues Apple Over Face ID, Alleging Hidden Eye Scans Violate State Biometric Law
A newly filed class action alleges Apple's Face ID collects iris and retina scans without the specific consent Illinois law requires. Apple has not responded; claims are unproven.
NJ Supreme Court Sets Facial-Recognition Discovery Floor
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled June 24, 2026 that defendants must receive FRT software name, error rates, probe photo, and candidate matches in discovery.
Madison Square Garden Faces Class Actions Over a Facial-Recognition Data Breach (2026)
Proposed class actions hit Madison Square Garden in June 2026 over an alleged facial-recognition data breach. The negligence claims are unproven. What the law says.
Seventh Circuit Holds Illinois BIPA's 2024 Damages Amendment Applies Retroactively to Pending Cases
In Clay v. Union Pacific (Apr. 1, 2026), the Seventh Circuit held Illinois SB 2979, capping BIPA at one recovery per person, applies retroactively.