A class action lawsuit has been filed against Target, alleging the retailer violated Illinois' biometric data protection laws by using facial recognition and fingerprint scanning technology to identify shoplifters without obtaining customer consent. The lawsuit seeks damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per affected customer per visit. This legal action coincides with updates to the Illinois BIPA legislation regarding damages, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the use of biometric data and privacy.
Target has been hit with a class action lawsuit that alleges the retailer collected and stored biometric data from customers without their consent. https://t.co/QPWrL7g54z
Target collecting and storing customers’ face and fingerprint scans without consent: class action lawsuit https://t.co/vYCZH8EnX3 https://t.co/rwfOoOuuL0
Illinois woman hits Target with class action lawsuit for collecting biometric data without her consent https://t.co/6RjfQi5BTF