Posted on 09/22/2023 1:58:35 PM PDT by simpson96
A class-action lawsuit between Illinois and Instagram gives residents five days to file a claim and receive a portion of the state's $68 million settlement with the platform.
Meta, the umbrella company of Facebook and Instagram, allegedly violated Illinois's Biometric Information Privacy Act by "collecting and storing biometric identifiers and/or biometric information," such as physical characteristics, that can be used to identify people.
Those who used Instagram while in Illinois at any time between Aug. 10, 2015, and Aug. 16, 2023, are eligible for the settlement. The payout includes both minors and adults.
Meta has denied the allegations but agreed to reach a settlement with the state.
Eligible Illinois residents have until Sept. 27 to file a claim and receive a portion of the $68.5 million settlement.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
Class actions are a scam.
Everyone will get $4, except for the attorneys.
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