In 2023, Illinois BIPA faced a surge in privacy-related litigation, impacting biometric data liability and prompting legislative revisions in response.

Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has experienced a significant increase in lawsuits and high-dollar settlements with companies accused of illegally collecting biometric data. The Illinois Supreme Court has requested the General Assembly to clarify the law. Democratic leaders in the legislature are now poised to revisit and reform BIPA, with State Sen. Bill Cunningham filing a proposal that aims to strike a balance between addressing security concerns and addressing the way liability accrues to avoid unfair punishment for businesses.

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