Checks are arriving to Facebook users across Illinois stemming from a class-action lawsuit the company settled alleging it violated the rights of Illinois residents by collecting and storing digital scans of their faces without permission. Distribution of $397 payments began May 9, with many Illinoisans already receiving their share as of this week. Others, however, are still waiting for their…
Some augmented reality effects, including filters and avatars, are no longer accessible on Facebook and Instagram across the stateChecks are arriving to Facebook users across Illinois stemming from a class-action lawsuit the company settled alleging it violated the rights of Illinois residents by collecting and storing digital scans of their faces without permission.
Distribution of $397 payments began May 9, with many Illinoisans already receiving their share as of this week. Others, however, are still waiting for their checks to arrive in the mail. Facebook users in Illinois"for whom Facebook created and stored a face template after June 7, 2011” are eligible for a payout, but in order to qualify, must have lived in Illinois for at least six months and submitted a claim by the November 23, 2020 deadline. Anyone who filed a claim beyond the date, even if they meet the other criteria, isn't considered a Class Action Member and therefore won't receive a payment. Stay informed during the severe weather season with our local news and weather app. Get the NBC 5 Chicago app for
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