New York’s recent steps to protect biometric privacy are well worth your attention. The “Biometric Identifier Information” Law (BIIL) was passed by the New York City Council and will be effective July 9, 2021 in New York...more
Instead of identifying traditionally “tangible” injuries, data breach plaintiffs typically point to the fact that they may be the victim of identity theft at some point in the future. Prior to late April 2021, the federal...more
Since the passage of the California Consumer Privacy Act and because of the continued interest in the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, there has been a focus on the amount of money class members may expect to...more
The first class action alleging a violation under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), which was filed against Hanna Andersson, LLC has now been resolved for $400,000 subject to court approval. The settlement...more