Judge Allows Biometric Data Lawsuit Against Target to Proceed

A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against Target to proceed, accusing the retailer of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting facial geometry scans without consent. The class-action suit, filed by four Illinois women, claims Target used facial recognition software in its stores without informing customers or obtaining their consent, as required by the law. Target's request to dismiss the lawsuit was denied, with the judge finding the plaintiffs' allegations credible. Target has until December 13 to respond to the complaint.