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Snapchat Biometric Privacy Lawsuit in Illinois

Mar 20, 2024Illinois5 sources

Summary

A class action lawsuit alleges that Snapchat violated Illinois users' privacy by collecting biometric information without their consent. The lawsuit claims Snapchat's actions breached privacy and surveillance laws. The case is being reported by ClassAction.org.

Incident Details

Domain

Privacy & Surveillance

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

Harm Types

Unauthorized Surveillance

Non-Consensual Imagery

Platforms

Companies

Who Was Affected

Age

mixed

Gender

mixed

Sources

5

Residents Begin Receiving Checks in Illinois' Snapchat Lawsuit Settlement - NBC 5 Chicago

Google News — biometric privacy BIPA·Jan 23, 2023

Illinois Residents Have Less Than a Month Left to Submit a Claim in the Class-Action Snapchat Settlement - NBC 5 Chicago

Google News — biometric privacy BIPA·Oct 13, 2022

Snap agrees to $35 million settlement over privacy lawsuit - The Verge

Google News — biometric privacy BIPA·Aug 23, 2022

Snapchat Reaches Settlement in Illinois Lawsuit: Here's What to Know - NBC 5 Chicago

Google News — biometric privacy BIPA·Aug 22, 2022

Snapchat Violated Ill. Users’ Privacy by Collecting Biometric Information Without Consent, Class Action Alleges - ClassAction.org