Facebook users who have lived in Illinois for at least six months, whom Facebook created and stored a “face template” since June 7, 2011, are eligible for a potential award from the Illinois Facebook Biometric Privacy Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the lawsuit, Facebook users argued that the social media giant had unlawfully stored their valuable biometric data through “face templates.” Facebook denies all acts of allegations, however, they have agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit in order to avoid the further risk and cost of ongoing litigation.
So if you are eligible, file a claim by November 23, 2020 to receive your potential award!
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Illinois Facebook Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
- Claim Form Deadline: November 23, 2020
- Who’s Eligible: Facebook users in Illinois for whom Facebook has created and stored a “face template” since June 7, 2011. Eligible users must have lived in Illinois for at least six months
- Estimated Amount: Cash payments of between $200 and $400
- Exact payments will depend on the number of valid claims filed and the amount deducted from the settlement fund for fees, costs and other awards
- Proof of Purchase: An email address or telephone number associated with a Facebook user’s account is required to file a claim.
- Case Name & Number: In re: Facebook Biometric Information Privacy Litigation, Case No. 3:15-cv-03747-JD, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
(Click here to file a claim)
How To File a Claim
- Head over to the Illinois Facebook Biometric Privacy’s Claim Form.
- Look over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your information.
- Submit your claim by November 23, 2020 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line
Facebook users who have lived in Illinois for at least six months, whom Facebook created and stored a “face template” since June 7, 2011, are eligible for a potential award from the Illinois Facebook Biometric Privacy Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the lawsuit and the Facebook users, the face templates used in Facebook violated BIPA, which protects users from fraud in connection with their face scans, fingerprint scans and other biometrics. So if you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
