A class-action lawsuit has been filed against an online casino app for allegedly retaining users’ biometric data without their consent, according to court documents obtained by Reuters.
The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses the popular online casino app of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by collecting and storing users’ biometric data without obtaining their explicit consent.
The app, which allows users to play casino games and place bets online, reportedly requires users to scan their faces using their device’s camera in order to verify their identity and prevent fraud. However, the lawsuit claims that the app fails to adequately disclose to users that their biometric data will be retained and stored indefinitely.
According to the complaint, the app’s privacy policy states that users’ biometric data may be used for security purposes, but fails to mention how long the data will be retained or how it will be safeguarded. The suit also alleges that the app violates BIPA by failing to obtain written consent from users before collecting their biometric data.
In a statement to Reuters, a spokesperson for the app’s parent company denied the allegations and emphasized that the app takes user privacy and data security seriously. The spokesperson also noted that the app complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including BIPA.
The lawsuit seeks damages for users affected by the alleged violations of BIPA, as well as injunctive relief to prevent the app from continuing to collect and store users’ biometric data without their consent.
This lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about the collection and use of biometric data in the digital age. In recent years, a number of high-profile companies have faced legal challenges over their handling of biometric information, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability in the use of such sensitive data.
