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Friday, April 19, 2024

Fraser Sherman News


Judge rejects Google's argument in privacy lawsuit over photo scans; impact could reach far

By Fraser Sherman |
A Chicago federal judge recently rejected Google’s argument that an Illinois law on obtaining a person's biometric data does not apply to scanned photographs, and the decision could have far-reaching ramifications if other courts adopt the judge's interpretation of the law.