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Facebook Biometric Privacy Settlement

vs. Meta Platforms (Facebook)

Facebook agreed to pay $650 million to settle claims it violated Illinois biometric privacy law by using facial recognition technology on photos without user consent.

Filing Deadline
April 30, 2026
40 days remaining
Estimated Payout
$200 — $400
$650M total fund
Proof Required
No
Easy to file

Who's Eligible?

Illinois residents who had a Facebook account and appeared in photos on Facebook between June 7, 2011 and August 23, 2021.

  • Must have been an Illinois resident during the class period
  • Must have been a Facebook user
  • Must have appeared in photos uploaded to Facebook where facial recognition was used

Settlement Details

This settlement resolves claims that Facebook violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and storing biometric face scan data from users without their informed written consent through its "Tag Suggestions" feature.

Illinois Facebook users who appeared in photos on the platform between June 2011 and August 2021 may be eligible for payment.

Case Information

Case Number15-cv-01446
CourtU.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Settlement AdministratorRust Consulting
Statusopen

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