In this second episode of a two-part webcast addressing the legal implications of biometrics, Eversheds Sutherland attorneys will discuss compliance and litigation defense strategies for companies that use biometric data – fingerprints, retina scans, voice recognition and the like. The collection and use of biometrics is on the rise across all industries, and consumers and employees are increasingly concerned about the potential harm that can result if their biometric information is compromised. At the same time, one state’s supreme court has opened the door to a wave of lawsuits arising from alleged violations of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), leading to class action litigation against companies of all types and sizes.
This webcast will focus on:
existing statutes governing how companies must handle biometric information
proactive, practical and effective strategies for complying with these existing statutes
litigation defense strategies and tactics for companies facing class action lawsuits arising from violations of BIPA
state and federal legislative updates and observations on biometric data usage around the US
