Law / Statute Illinois Active / In force Oct 3, 2008

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)

740 ILCS 14

BIPA requires private entities (including online proctoring vendors) to obtain written informed consent before collecting biometric identifiers such as face geometry or voiceprints. Provides a private right of action with statutory damages of $1,000–$5,000 per violation. Multiple proctoring vendors have faced BIPA exposure.
Source
Illinois General Assembly
Link
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3004 ↗

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