'They have to tell you they're going to collect it': The Illinois biometric law companies violate, resulting in big settlements

Right now, you and thousands of others in Illinois may be expecting a check from Google thanks to a $100 million class action lawsuit.

Biometric data helps make our fast-paced world even faster. Buying a cup of coffee with your finger print. Scanning your eye instead of your passport. Sounds easy, but there's a catch. It basically says you can collect iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, facial geometry scans, but you have to get written consent to do so. Since the law passed, Facebook was saddled with a $650 million settlement for its"face templates."

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