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Illinois: Bill amending BIPA signed by Governor
On August 2, 2024, Senate Bill 2979 amending the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) was approved by the Governor of Illinois, following its passage by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
What are the main provisions of the bill?
The bill adds to BIPA the concept of 'electronic signature,' defined as an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. The bill provides that an electronic signature is a method for providing written consent.
Additionally, the bill provides that if a private entity violates requirements for collecting, capturing, purchasing, receiving through trade, or otherwise obtaining the same biometric identifier or biometric information from the same person using the same method of collection in more than one instance, they are considered to have committed a single violation for which the aggrieved person is entitled to, at most, one recovery.
Entry into effect
The bill entered into force upon becoming law.
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