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Navigating the ever-evolving biometric privacy laws in multiple jurisdictions is not easy, especially when each jurisdiction has its own set of regulations. The biggest litigation headache is the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) which regulates the collection, storage and disclosure of biometric information such as finger prints, iris scans and facial recognition. Plaintiffs claim recovery for painful damages based on provisions that create a private right of action, regardless of whether there has been a concrete injury. It generates an avalanche of class action litigation that entraps hundreds of businesses.
Our multi-disciplinary team includes Certified Privacy Professionals who are well-versed in biometric technologies and the laws that regulate them. We understand the advancing technologies that capture biometric data and we refine our guidance based on the latest legal developments. We will guide you through compliance and mitigation risk. We are experienced at defeating the class action mechanism, and dedicated to preventing its abuse. We work with our clients to achieve the best possible outcome, using cost conscious strategies.
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- The Genetic Information Privacy Act Could Bring the Next Wave of Class Actions in IllinoisThe Genetic Information Privacy Act Could Bring the Next Wave of Class Actions in Illinois
Litigation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act has recently been making all the headlines, but did you know that Illinois statutes contain protection for genetic information also?
- Another Data Collection Tool Leads to Privacy Class ActionsAnother Data Collection Tool Leads to Privacy Class Actions
As companies look to innovative and useful technology to enhance their brand development and the marketing and sales of products or services, they need to remain cautious of how these tools—advancing at a lightning pace—intersect with (often, antiquated) statutes and regulations.
- Subscribe to Amundsen Davis's Litigation Nation Podcast for the latest legal updates!Subscribe to Amundsen Davis's Litigation Nation Podcast for the latest legal updates!
Litigation Nation, a brand new Amundsen Davis podcast with co-hosts Jack Sanker & Luke Behnke, is a weekly roundup of the most important and interesting legal developments you missed. New episodes release bi-weekly on Tuesday, summarizing the newsletters you don't have time to read and diving into the headlines to bring you what you need to know.
- Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListAmundsen Davis Attorneys Included in the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
Amundsen Davis is pleased to announce the inclusion of 25 attorneys on the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers® and 2022 Illinois Rising StarsSM lists!