ACLU accuses Clearview AI of violating Illinois' citizens' privacy
A lawsuit filed by t he American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) accused Cle arview AI of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and using biometric data (faceprints) without consent. Specifically, Clearview AI was accused of collecting and storing biometric data (faceprints) of Illinois residents without their knowledge or consent. BIPA requires companies to obtain written consent before collecting biometric identifiers. The company was also accused of failing to notify Illinois residents that their biometric data was being collected and stored; selling or providing access to the collected biometric data to private companies and law enforcement agencies without consent of the individuals; and not having a publicly available written policy regarding retention and destruction of biometric data, as required by BIPA. Besides the ACLU, plaintiffs included organisations representing vulnerable communities like survivors of domestic violence, undocumented immigrants, and sex workers. The case was seen to set a precedent for the regulation of facial recognition technology and highlighted the importance of consent in collecting and using biometric data. ➕ May 2022. Clearview AI agreed to s ettle with the ACLU , placing significant restrictions on its practices, including restricting access to most businesses. ➕ June 2024. Clearview AI offered 23 percent of the company rather than a cash settlement with the ACLU. A cash settlement was thought likely to have bankrupted the company. System 🤖 Clearview AI Documents 📃 Clearview AI. Clearview AI Settles ACLU Illinois Lawsuit Confirming Continuity of Business Supporting Public Safety Operator: Developer: Clearview AI Country: USA Sector: Govt - police; Retail Purpose: Strengthen law enforcement Technology: Facial recognition; Machine learning Issue: Privacy; Tr ansparency Regulation ⚖️ Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Legal, regulatory 👩🏼⚖️ ACLU v Clearview AI
- Date it happened
- 2020-05-01
- Organisation involved
- Macy's
- Product, system or model
- Clearview AI
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