The Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”) has been Illinois law for over twenty years. Yet, only in the last year or two has there been an explosion of lawsuits being filed against companies in various...more
The Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act (“GIPA”) has been Illinois law for over twenty years. Yet, only in the last year or two has there been an explosion of lawsuits being filed against companies in various...more
3/12/2024
/ Biometric Information ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Consent ,
Data Breach ,
Disclosure ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Genetic Materials ,
Genetic Testing ,
Illinois ,
Life Insurance ,
Pre-Employment Health Screenings
Litigation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act has recently been making all the headlines, but did you know that Illinois statutes contain protection for genetic information also?
Illinois’ lesser-known...more