A biometric privacy lawyer is knowledgeable in legal matters related to the collection, use, storage, and protection of biometric information — data such as fingerprints, facial recognition info, and iris scans. The Lyon Firm can help you navigate the complex legal issues surrounding biometric data.
With more and more companies using biometric identifiers at the workplace—fingerprint time clocks, facial recognition technology, and iris scans—privacy rights advocates have been quick to question the legality of some employer biometrics data collection methods.
While new technology may create a more efficient workplace, data privacy risks must be addressed to protect individuals from potential biometric data misuse, data theft, and identity theft incidents. Without robust biometrics privacy laws on the books, many companies have created their own privacy and security standards. These sometimes fail to fully protect individuals, but there are legal protections for American workers.
If your biometric data is being stored unsafely, has been breached and used for identity theft, or if you have questions about the legality of workplace demands to supply your biometric information, we can help.
Contact The Lyon Firm by using our confidential online form, or by calling our offices directly at (513) 381-2333. Joe Lyon of The Lyon Firm is well-versed in cutting-edge litigation related to these new technologies. We can help you assert your privacy rights, file a claim for damages, and pursue a lawsuit to stop the overreach of your job, school, or other institutions into your most personal information.
A biometric data breach occurs when unauthorized individuals or entities gain access to, acquire, or misuse biometric information. Misuse could mean compromising the security, privacy, or integrity of that data for any reason that you have not consented to, such as illegal identity theft or marketing data collection.
Here are some key elements that typically define a biometric data breach:
Any of these breaches may be a violation you can file a legal claim over. Contact The Lyon Firm by calling (513) 381-2333 for a free, fully confidential consultation regarding your options.
What Can Be Done With Leaked Biometric Data?
Biometric data breaches are significant because biometric information like fingerprints, facial recognition data, and iris scans are unchangeable parts of your identity.
This info is highly personal and unique to individuals, and may become more important in the coming years for healthcare, identifying yourself with the government, or traveling internationally. An irresponsible or malicious breach now could have serious financial and personal consequences in the future.
Here are some common types of settlements or remedies that a biometric privacy lawyer may seek on your behalf:
The specific outcome of a biometric privacy lawsuit and the type of settlement obtained will depend on the facts of the case, the strength of the evidence, and the negotiation skills of your lawyer.
It’s essential to consult with an experienced biometric privacy lawyer who can assess your case, advise you on potential remedies, and work to secure the best possible settlement on your behalf.
Individual vs. Class Action Lawsuits — What’s the Difference?
Depending on your situation and how many people are affected, your attorney from The Lyon Firm may file an individual lawsuit on your behalf, or include you in a larger class action case:
Your lawyer will explain all your options so you can decide which is the best path forward for securing justice.
Data privacy concerns are being litigated more and more frequently as technology advances. These include workplace-related claims, as well as lawsuits over doorbell camera surveillance, health app data misuse, and Facebook/Meta collection, storage, and usage of identifying biometric information.
To be clear, businesses aren’t prohibited from collecting the biometric data of their employees or clients, but they are required to disclose that they collect this data and must make their data collection policies public. Businesses are prohibited from selling your biometric data information without your consent, and must create security systems to keep it secure.
Why Hire The Lyon Firm?
The Lyon Firm has years of experience in diligently identifying and pursuing biometrics invasion of privacy cases. Joe Lyon works with leading law firms across the country, and challenges multi-national corporations in various negligent security cases.
We are actively reviewing cases for employer invasion of privacy on behalf of employees nationwide, as well as biometrics data theft violations that may qualify for large class action lawsuits. An organization does not need to be located in your specific state to be subject to your state’s data privacy laws. This means national and international entities can be held liable for violations, like apps on your phone, or businesses that sell surveillance technology.
If you feel like your personal data has been collected without your consent, has been stored improperly, or has been leaked or accessed in a data breach, contact Joe Lyon and The Lyon Firm at (513) 381-2333. Learn more about your privacy rights during your free, fully confidential consultation, and file a claim to seek justice for data privacy violations.
Without personal data privacy violation class actions, large corporate defendants would be able to cause small amounts of harm over a large group of individuals without any risk of monetary penalty. By holding companies accountable for safely storing your personal information, every consumer will have more control over how their data is used in the future.
The most common biometric identifiers used for identification are:
Though rarely used at the moment, in the near future DNA scanners become more affordable and enter into widespread commercial use.
Examples of biometric data breaches may include:
In the event of a biometric data breach, organizations are typically required to notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities, investigate the breach, and take measures to mitigate the impact and prevent future breaches. Failure to respond appropriately can result in legal and financial consequences that your lawyer can outline for you.
American employers utilize employees’ biometric information to monitor working hours, restrict access to secure areas, provide fast system login, or monitor productivity and prevent wage theft. An employer should clarify the following in their personal data biometrics privacy policy:
Corporations and businesses risk compliance issues if they fail to get proper consent from employees or fail to safeguard the biometrics they collect and store.
Here are notable examples of employee victories after workplace biometric data violations:
If your biometric data is being mishandled, contact The Lyon Firm at (513) 381-2333 to discuss your circumstances and explore your legal options.
Filing Class Action lawsuits is a complex and serious legal course and can carry monetary sanctions if proper legal course is not followed. The Lyon Firm is dedicated to assisting injured plaintiffs work toward a financial solution to assist in compensating for privacy violations or other damages sustained.
We work with law firms across the country to provide the most resources possible and to build your data privacy case into a valuable settlement. The current legal environment is favorable for workers and consumers involved in data privacy class actions.
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