An Illinois state judge has certified a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. concerning its Siri feature, alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit claims Apple failed to obtain informed consent before collecting, storing, and using voiceprints from Siri users. This ruling allows approximately 3 million Apple users in Illinois to proceed collectively with the legal challenge.
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Apple class action lawsuit over Siri BIPA violations certified
An Illinois state judge has certified a class action lawsuit against Apple Inc. concerning its Siri feature, alleging violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The lawsuit claims Apple failed to obtain informed consent before collecting, storing, and using voiceprints from Siri users. This ruling allows approximately 3 million Apple users in Illinois to proceed collectively with the legal challenge.