Which of the following became the first state to pass a law specifically regulating the collection of biometric data?

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• ACalifornia.
• BTexas.
• CIllinois.
• DWashington.

• A
  4% (2)
• B
  15% (7)
• C
  74% (35)
• D
  6% (3)

Explanation

Illinois became the first state to pass a law specifically regulating the collection of biometric data in 2008, when it enacted the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). BIPA defines biometric identifiers as retina or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or scans of hand or face geometry, and biometric information as any information based on biometric identifiers used to identify an individual. BIPA requires entities that collect, store, or use biometric identifiers or information to obtain informed consent from individuals, provide written policies on data retention and destruction, limit disclosure and sale of biometric data, and protect biometric data using reasonable security measures. BIPA also provides a private right of action for individuals whose biometric data is collected, stored, or used in violation of the law, and allows them to recover statutory damages of $1,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater, for each negligent violation, and $5,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater, for each intentional or reckless violation, as well as attorneys' fees and costs, and injunctive relief.

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