Instagram BIPA $68.5M class action settlement

Meta agreed to a $68.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that Instagram violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

The settlement benefits individuals who used Instagram while in Illinois between Aug. 10, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2023.

According to the class action lawsuit, Instagram violated Illinois users’ biometric privacy rights by collecting and storing biometric information without using the proper disclosures and consent agreements. This allegedly violated BIPA.

Instagram is a Meta app that involves pictures and videos that may involve technology that tracks users’ biometric information. 

Meta hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $68.5 million settlement to resolve the BIPA class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Instagram settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Payment amounts will vary depending on the number of valid claims filed. 

No payment estimates are available at this time.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 16, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the Instagram BIPA settlement is scheduled for Oct. 11, 2023.

In order to receive an Instagram settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 27, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who used Instagram while in Illinois between Aug. 10, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2023

Potential Award

TBD

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/27/2023

Case Name

Parris v. Meta Platforms Inc., Case No. 2023LA000672, in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court for Dupage County, Illinois

Final Hearing

11/21/2023

Settlement Website

InstagramBIPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Instagram Privacy Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA19103
844-688-8804

Class Counsel

MILBERG COLEMAN BRYSON PHILLIPS GROSSMAN PLLC

Defense Counsel

COOLEY LLP

GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

MAYER BROWN LLP