Biometric Privacy (BIPA)

Illinois Law Protects Your Biometric Data — And May Entitle You to Compensation.

Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) pays $1,000–$5,000 per violation when a company collects your fingerprint, face scan, or retina data without written consent.

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$1,000–$5,000
Statutory damages per BIPA violation
$228M+
Largest BIPA settlement to date
$0
Cost to join a BIPA class action

Know Your Rights

Understanding your legal situation is the first step to protecting your rights and getting fair compensation.

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What Is BIPA and Who It Covers

Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act protects residents whose biometric data (fingerprints, face scans, voiceprints, retina scans) is collected without a written policy and explicit written consent.

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Common BIPA Violations

Timeclock fingerprint systems without proper consent, employer face recognition, retailer facial scanning, and app-based face filters without disclosure are all common BIPA violations with real legal liability.

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How BIPA Class Actions Work

Attorneys file on behalf of all affected Illinois employees or consumers. Settlements in BIPA cases have reached hundreds of millions of dollars. Individual class member payouts range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.

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