If your kids ever used Snapchat to take a filter or lens photo of themselves, the resulting payout can apply to them. This also includes children's privacy and their biometric data. The BIPA covers 'biometric' data, which includes the sort of information companies collect from users in their App with features such as facial recognition. The Illinois Biometric Privacy Laws (BIPA) is a law enacted by the State of Illinois in 2008 which regulates the collection, use, and handling of biometric identifiers and information by private companies. In this case, the Attorneys at Siri & Glimstad are investigating whether Snapchat potentially violated Illinois Biometric laws by capturing and/or storing facial geometry, retina/iris, and/or voice recognition. A mass arbitration would start arbitration claims for a large group of users against the company at the same time. While there may be some reasons for not pursuing a class action, in particular due to what are known as arbitration clauses, mass arbitration is an alternative way to gather a large-scale group of consumers, users, or workers (plaintiffs) to provide for large-scale negotiating with a business such as Snapchat.

Siri & Glimstad and their affiliated firm are actively filing claims for a potential mass arbitration against Snapchat. Is There a Snapchat Class Action Lawsuit? Share Claim Form Deadline: Pending Estimated Payout: $500 - $1000 Proof required: Illinois Residents Only (Past or Present) Method of payment: Check

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