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Meta Settles Texas Biometric Privacy Lawsuit for $1.4 Billion

Jul 30, 2024Texas4 sources

Summary

Meta has reached a $1.4 billion settlement with the Texas Attorney General over alleged violations of the Texas Biometric Privacy Law. The case involves unauthorized collection and use of biometric data from users of Meta's platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. This is reported to be the largest settlement of its kind in history.

Incident Details

Domain

Privacy & Surveillance

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

Harm Types

Unauthorized Surveillance

Platforms

Instagram Facebook

Companies

Who Was Affected

Age

mixed

Gender

mixed

Sources

4

Billion-Dollar Biometric Bust: Meta Reaches Largest AG Settlement in History – $1.4 Billion – for Alleged Violations of Texas Biometric Privacy Law - Spencer Fane

Meta, Facebook and Instagram's parent company, agreed to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition - ABC13 Houston

Meta to pay Texas $1.4 billion for using facial recognition technology without users’ permission - The Texas Tribune

Meta agrees to $1.4B settlement with Texas in privacy lawsuit over facial recognition - AP News

Google News — biometric privacy BIPA·Jul 30, 2024