§15
mandatory
Biometric consent & retention
Obtain written consent before collecting biometric identifiers and maintain a public retention/destruction schedule.
Regulation
Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
State of Illinois (USA) · Illinois, USA · Law
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Authority
State of Illinois (USA)
Jurisdiction
Illinois, USA
Type
Law
Status
In force
Maximum penalty
Statutory damages $1,000–$5,000 per violation
Catalogue reviewed
2026-08-15
Official source checked
2026-08-24 — could not be reached
Official text
Status
In force
Requirements (1)
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