Satisfying BIPA's Reasonable Security Requirement
The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is, to date, the most onerous and expansive biometric privacy law in effect in the U.S. Notably, one of the most critical aspects of BIPA also remains one of the least discussed—data security. This can be attributed in large part to the fact that, to date, no high-profile BIPA litigation has centered on purported violations of BIPA's Section 15(e) data security requirements. This article provides a short overview of the current legal landscape, discusses the Section 15(e) data security requirements, and offers practical tips and best practices for compliance.
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“Satisfying BIPA's Reasonable Security Requirement,” by David J. Oberly was published in the June 2021 edition of Bloomberg Law Professional Perspectives, a publication of The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.