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Meta agreed to pay $68.5 million to resolve claims that Instagram violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).

ClosedIllinois onlyClaim status: Closed on September 27, 2023Payout: TBDNo longer claimable

About this settlement

Alleged unauthorized collection of biometric data by Instagram users in Illinois.

This settlement resolves claims that Instagram violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting biometric data without proper consent. Eligible Illinois Instagram users during the specified period may file claims for compensation.

Who qualifies

  • Individuals who used Instagram while physically located in Illinois.
  • Use occurred between August 10, 2015 and August 16, 2023.

TBD

Claim status: Closed on September 27, 2023

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