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Google will pay $8.75 million to settle claims it violated Illinois biometric privacy laws by collecting biometric data from students using Google Workspace for Education.

ClosedIllinois onlyClaim status: Closed on October 16, 2025Payout: Pro-rata estimate of $30 to $100No longer claimable

About this settlement

Settlement for alleged unauthorized collection of biometric data from Illinois students using Google Workspace for Education features like Voice Match and Face Match.

This settlement resolves claims that Google violated Illinois biometric privacy laws by collecting biometric data from students using its Google Workspace for Education platform. Eligible Illinois students may receive a pro-rata payment estimated between $30 and $100.

Who qualifies

  • Illinois students with a voice or face model created in Google Workspace for Education.
  • Students who had Voice Match or Face Match enabled between March 26, 2015 and May 15, 2025.

Pro-rata estimate of $30 to $100

Claim status: Closed on October 16, 2025

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