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Consumer users misidentified by Neutrogena Skin360 facial recognition app leading to biometric privacy lawsuit in U.S. court

Jan 1, 2024US

Summary

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing a biometric privacy lawsuit in the United States over its Neutrogena Skin360 facial-scanning service. The lawsuit alleges that the service collects users' biometric data without proper consent or transparency. The Neutrogena Skin360 app uses facial recognition technology to analyze users' skin and provide personalized skincare recommendations. The case highlights concerns about how consumer biometric data is collected, stored, and used by cosmetic brands. The lawsuit was filed in a U.S. court, but the specific location and date of filing are not provided in the article. The potential consequences for J&J could include legal penalties and changes to data collection practices.

Incident Details

Domain
Privacy & Surveillance

Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.

Harm Types
Unauthorized Surveillance
Platforms
Neutrogena Skin360
Companies
J&J
Dimensions
autonomy

Who Was Affected

Age
mixed
Gender
Unknown