You may qualify for compensation under Illinois law.
If you live in Illinois, use an iPhone running iOS 17.6 or later, and subscribe to iCloud+, Apple may have used your facial data without proper consent — a potential violation of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
A class action lawsuit against Apple alleges the company’s photo-sorting technology uses facial recognition and biometric identifiers to group photos without disclosing how this data is collected, stored, or used. Even more concerning, the lawsuit claims Apple never obtained the legally required written consent before gathering or using this sensitive biometric information.
If the following applies to you, you may have had your biometric data collected and stored without your knowledge or written consent and may qualify to seek compensation under BIPA. Violations of this law can result in damages of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation.
Do you qualify?
You may qualify to join the Apple biometric privacy class action lawsuit if you:
- Are a current resident of Illinois
- Use an iPhone running iOS 17.6 or newer
- Have an active iCloud+ subscription with at least 10GB of storage
- Have at least 5,000 photos and/or videos in your Photos app
- Have a “People” album in your Photos app that includes your own face
Fill out the form on this page for more information.
What is BIPA?
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), enacted in 2008, is one of the strongest biometric privacy laws in the U.S. It requires private companies to obtain informed, written consent before collecting or storing biometric identifiers, such as fingerprints, iris scans, or facial geometry.
Under BIPA, companies must also disclose how the data will be used, how long it will be stored, and when it will be destroyed.
The law gives individuals the right to sue for unauthorized data collection, with statutory damages starting at $1,000 per violation.
Did Apple violate BIPA privacy laws?
Apple’s Photos app may be violating biometric privacy laws. According to reports, the app scans users’ photos to detect and identify faces, extracting biometric data in the process. This biometric information is then utilized to sort and organize photos into folders labeled by the individuals depicted.
Unfortunately, this is done without obtaining express written consent from users or providing adequate disclosures about collecting and using their biometric data. These actions may constitute a significant violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
If the allegations against Apple’s Photos app are substantiated, the company could face severe consequences, including substantial damages.
Join the Apple privacy class action lawsuit
If you live in Illinois and meet the above criteria, you may be eligible to participate in the class action lawsuit and pursue compensation.
Attorneys working on this case want to hear from Apple users whose biometric data may have been improperly collected.
Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.
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Join the Apple privacy class action lawsuit investigation
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