Graphic Packaging International Settles Lawsuit for Nearly $1 Million
Alleged Violation of Illinois Biometric Privacy Law Leads to Legal Troubles for Food Packaging Giant
According to THE US Sun, Graphic Packaging International, a big company making food packages worldwide agreed to settle a lawsuit for almost $1 million. The lawsuit said they broke the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) by using hand-scan time clocks without getting proper permission from workers. Even though using these devices is okay, not following BIPA rules about consent and data destruction got them into trouble.
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$1,000 Privacy Settlement – Meet These Two Criteria to Cash In! (PHOTO: The US Sun)
Potential $1,000 Privacy Settlement for Hand Punch 4000 Terminal Users at Graphic Packaging International
If you used a Hand Punch 4000 terminal at Graphic Packaging International in Centralia, Illinois between June 29, 2016 and September 1, 2021 you could get about $1,000 privacy settlement. Update your address on the $1,000 privacy settlement website to get paid—no form needed. Any complaints or disagreements must be made by April 22, 2024. Final decision on June 11, 2024. This shows how important it is for companies to follow privacy rules, especially regarding biometric data. Keep track to see if you’re eligible for compensation.
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