Snapchat to pay millions after settlement
Settlement relates to violation of state's Biometric Information Privacy Act
WHEATON, Ill. (The Center Square) – Another social media company has settled out of court after allegations it violated Illinois’ strict biometric laws. The parent company that owns Snapchat agreed to pay $35 million but denied any wrongdoing. At the heart of the issue is Snapchat’s photo filter feature. Each time a user takes a selfie or uses a filter, that person’s facial features are scanned. Ed Yohnka, director of communications with the ACLU of Illinois, has previously said the state’s […]
