Kathleen L. Carlson

Nov 21, 2024 | datamatters.sidley.com | Kathleen L. Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown |Andrew F. Rodheim

Enacted in 2008, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) regulates the collection and possession of biometric data by private entities operating in Illinois. Biometric data includes, for example, fingerprints, voiceprints, eye scans, and face/hand scans. Notably, BIPA establishes a private right of action, allowing any person to seek damages, attorneys’ fees, and injunctive relief if the person has been aggrieved by a BIPA violation.

Apr 23, 2024 | law.com | Kathleen L. Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Colleen Brown

The exponential increase over the past several years in lawsuits brought under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is well documented. The plaintiffs’ bar now appears to have broadened its focus to include another Illinois privacy statute: the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA), which regulates the use of genetic testing information.

Dec 8, 2023 | datamatters.sidley.com | Kathleen L. Carlson |Neil H. Conrad |Lawrence P. Fogel |Geeta Malhotra

For the third time in 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court addressed the scope of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) — this time in Mosby v. Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

Dec 5, 2023 | lexology.com | Kathleen L. Carlson |Neil H. Conrad |Lawrence P. Fogel |Geeta Malhotra |Andrew F. Rodheim

For the third time in 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court addressed the scope of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) — this time in Mosby v. Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

Feb 22, 2023 | lexology.com | Stephen McInerney |Vera M. Iwankiw |Kathleen L. Carlson |Lawrence P. Fogel |Geeta Malhotra |Andrew F. Rodheim

For the second time in two weeks, the Illinois Supreme Court clarified the scope of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA) — this time in Cothron v. White Castle. The court, in a 4–3 decision, held that BIPA claims accrue each time biometric data is collected or transmitted, and not just the first time.1This decision comes on the heels of the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision earlier this month in Tims v.