DATA DUSTUP: Court rules against burger chain in landmark biometric privacy decision
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 12: An exterior view of a White Castle restaurant, April 12, 2018 in the Queens borough of New York City. White Castle has introduced the meatless 'Impossible Slider' burger. The burger, which sell for $1.99, are about twice the
"We conclude that the plain language of section 15 and 15 shows that a claim accrues under the Act with every scan or transmission of biometric identifiers or biometric information without prior informed consent," the Illinois Supreme Court said Friday the ruling. it was "deeply disappointed with the court’s decision and the significant business disruption that will be caused to Illinois businesses, which now face potentially huge damages.
"We are reviewing our options to seek further judicial review, given the strong dissenting opinion, which included the Court’s Chief Justice," the fast-food chain continued. "This dissent justifiably raises serious concerns about today’s opinion."
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