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With the first quarter of 2022 at a close, litigation involving the collection and protection of biometric data has taken off to a hot start, setting a fervent pace that could mean big things for data privacy litigation for 2022.

The Taliban may be using databases of biometric information left in Afghanistan by the U.S. military and international organizations to target soldiers and dissidents, according to a report.

The Criminal Procedure (Identification), Bill, 2022 has stirred up a hornet’s nest over the proposed collection of biometric data of an accused, convict, or suspect.

The use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement without proper legal safeguards, threatens privacy, free speech, and peaceful assembly protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a technology and human rights lawyer says.

Lakhs of people in Assam unable to get Aadhaar cards, denied benefits under several welfare schemes - People in absence of Aadhaar cards are now facing serious problems as their biometric data have been locked following the directive of the SC

In this edition of Faegre Drinker’s State Attorneys General Update, we discuss: The Michigan AG’s notice of intended action, issued to three pharmacies regarding their...

Class action cases against companies under the Illinois BIPA continue. BIPA carries with it damages or statutory liquidated damages of $1,000 for each negligent violation and $5,000 for each reckless violation, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, and injunctive relief.

Class action cases against companies under the Illinois BIPA continue. BIPA carries with it damages or statutory liquidated damages of $1,000 for each negligent violation and $5,000 for each reckless violation, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, and injunctive relief.

Texas AG brought suit against Meta over the company’s collection and use of biometric data. The suit alleges Meta collected and used Texans’ facial geometry data in violation of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act

Texas AG brought suit against Meta over the company’s collection and use of biometric data. The suit alleges Meta collected and used Texans’ facial geometry data in violation of the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act