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

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.

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Instagram BIPA Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals who used Instagram while in Illinois between Aug. 10, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2023
Estimated Amount: TBD
Proof of Purchase: N/A
Claim Form Deadline: 09/27/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Parris v. Meta Platforms Inc., Case No. 2023LA000672, in the 18th Judicial Circuit Court for Dupage County, Illinois
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

File a Claim

(Click here to file a claim)

Bottom Line

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