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Data PrivacyIllinois, USA

Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)

Summary

Governs the collection, storage, and usage of biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints, facial scans, and retina scans by private entities.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to be informed in writing about biometric data collection
  • 02.
    Right to give written consent before data is collected
  • 03.
    Right to a publicly available retention schedule

Penalties

  • 01.
    $1,000 for each negligent violation
  • 02.
    $5,000 for each intentional or reckless violation

Verified Citations

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