Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
Requires informed written consent before collecting biometric data (fingerprints, face scans, retina scans). Provides private right of action with statutory damages of $1,000–5,000 per violation. Led to landmark settlements against Facebook ($650M), Google ($100M+), Clearview AI ($52M+), and TikTok ($92M). One of the most consequential privacy laws in US history.
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