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Ninth Circuit Ruling Clarifies BIPA Application for Facial Recognition Technology

Sofia Mendez1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

The Ninth Circuit upheld a social media company’s win against BIPA claims regarding a tag suggestion feature, concluding that the facial signatures generated do not qualify as biometric identifiers since they’re not retrievable and cannot pinpoint non-users. This ruling aids technology companies in assessing their compliance with biometric regulations, clarifying the legal landscape surrounding non-user…

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Colorado’s Biometric Privacy Law: Implications for Small Businesses and Innovation

Raj Desai1 week ago1 week ago03 mins

Colorado’s new biometric privacy law extends rigorous regulations to small businesses, mandating clear notifications and strict retention policies for biometric data, which includes details like fingerprints and facial scans. The law, viewed as a progressive measure in tech regulation, raises concerns about compliance costs and impacts on technological innovation, particularly for smaller enterprises. Colorado’s recent…

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