Seventh Circuit Revives $32.5 Billion Apple Biometric Suit Over 6.5 Million Illinois iPhone Users
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Updated · PetaPixel · Aug 4
Seventh Circuit Revives $32.5 Billion Apple Biometric Suit Over 6.5 Million Illinois iPhone Users
3 articles · Updated · PetaPixel · Aug 4
Summary
A federal appeals court let an Illinois class action against Apple move forward, leaving the company exposed to as much as $32.5 billion in potential damages.
The suit says the iPhone Photos app's “People” feature scanned faces, created faceprints and stored biometric data without notice, consent or required retention policies under Illinois' BIPA.
Up to 6.5 million Illinois residents could claim as much as $5,000 each if Apple is found liable; the case began in 2020 and won class-action status from an Illinois judge in June.
Illinois' biometric law has already produced major tech settlements, including Meta's $650 million Facebook deal and a separate $68.5 million Instagram agreement.