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[–] thewebofslime 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

http://archive.is/Eqk1h

An Illinois law is proving a thorn in Facebook’s side as a class action lawsuit, alleging mishandling of biometric information, moves toward trial. The latest developments in the case have the social network objecting against releasing or even admitting the existence of all manner of data, but the plaintiffs aren’t taking “objection” for an answer.

The case revolves around a 2008 state law known as the Biometric Information Privacy Act. BIPA basically makes it illegal to collect or use biometric data, such as a “scan of hand or face geometry,” without rigorous disclosure of methods, intentions and guarantees regarding that data. The class action suit, filed in mid-2015, alleges that Facebook has knowingly failed to perform this disclosure for its many Illinois users.

http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511057166-facebook-il-biometrics-privacy-law-unconstitutional-outcome-of-case-still-being-closely-watched

http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/imaging/facebooks-face-recognition-tech-goes-on-trial